Tourmaline. Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA. 5.7 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm (2.2...

Description

Tourmaline
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA
5.7 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm (2.24 x 0.79 x 0.75 in)
38.8 grams

The arrangement of color in this gemmy Tourmaline specimen is something to behold. All throughout the upper half, this single crystal has an extremely rich pink interior; half-way down the crystal, the color abruptly shifts to a pastel green, giving a really sharp, overall contrast to the specimen. At its center, the pink interior interlaces with white zoning that gives the piece a really pronounced "cat's eye" effect. Interestingly, the upper half of the crystal comes to multiple complexly-terminated points, each with rich wine-red zoning. One of the terminations is completely isolated from the rest of the terminated points.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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