ELBAITE TOURMALINE with Quartz
Na(Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₂(OH)₄
Himalaya mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego County, California

The Himalaya mine, opened in 1898, has produced more gem tourmaline than any other mine in North America. This is one of the finest large crystal groups known from this mine.

Size: 16.5 cm across

Acquired: 1968 purchase, Foundation Acquisition Fund.

Disposition: On display in the California Minerals exhibit.

Catalog Number: 7983