Elbaite Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District,...
Elbaite Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA "A 9 cm doubly terminated pink and green crystal. Bought from Roy Plumber." - Rock H. Currier Not the biggest ever found, but still a very respectable size for Himalaya Tourmaline - it gets bonus points for being doubly terminated. It has the typical pink and green color, diagnostic of Himalaya pieces, plus tiny white Cleavelandite accents. What is great about Rock's collection is how well it was curated - we know that he got this specimen over 50 years ago for princely sum of $150, which was a lot in those days. Overall Measurements: 3.5 x 1.2 x 0.8 inches (9.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm) Offered at no reserve Provenance: Bought from Roy Plumber [RHC #1129, acquired 1968] [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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Elbaite Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA "A 9 cm doubly terminated pink and green crystal. Bought from Roy Plumber." - Rock H. Currier Not the biggest ever found, but still a very respectable size for Himalaya Tourmaline - it gets bonus points for being doubly terminated. It has the typical pink and green color, diagnostic of Himalaya pieces, plus tiny white Cleavelandite accents. What is great about Rock's collection is how well it was curated - we know that he got this specimen over 50 years ago for princely sum of $150, which was a lot in those days. Overall Measurements: 3.5 x 1.2 x 0.8 inches (9.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm) Offered at no reserve Provenance: Bought from Roy Plumber [RHC #1129, acquired 1968] [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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