Tourmaline
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California
- Dimensions
- 3.2 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- ST714
Unusual, naturally twisted green Tourmaline crystals from the Himalaya Mine. Tourmaline crystals can fracture and reheal during growth, with the resulting crystal exhibiting a natural bend. The Himalaya Mine is a locality where this phenomena is sometimes observed. This specimen is composed of two crystals, each having been naturally fractured and rehealed resulting in bent crystals. Both are terminated, complete, and undamaged.