Tourmaline, San Diego Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego Co., California, USA
Size: 10.2x6.3x6.2 cm
Weight: 658 grams
Species: Tourmaline
Locality: San Diego Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego Co., California, USA
Description: A large tourmaline from the lesser known San Diego Mine. The specimen is the stereotypical watermelon color with a red interior and a green outer “rind” and cap. It is uncommon to find a specimen of this size from the San Diego Mine without any repairs or restorations since most pieces were broken from pockets collapsing over geologic time.
ID: 25227
Size: 10.2x6.3x6.2 cm
Weight: 658 grams
Species: Tourmaline
Locality: San Diego Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego Co., California, USA
Description: A large tourmaline from the lesser known San Diego Mine. The specimen is the stereotypical watermelon color with a red interior and a green outer “rind” and cap. It is uncommon to find a specimen of this size from the San Diego Mine without any repairs or restorations since most pieces were broken from pockets collapsing over geologic time.
ID: 25227
Size: 10.2x6.3x6.2 cm
Weight: 658 grams
Species: Tourmaline
Locality: San Diego Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego Co., California, USA
Description: A large tourmaline from the lesser known San Diego Mine. The specimen is the stereotypical watermelon color with a red interior and a green outer “rind” and cap. It is uncommon to find a specimen of this size from the San Diego Mine without any repairs or restorations since most pieces were broken from pockets collapsing over geologic time.
ID: 25227
