Dragon Minerals - February 28, 2026 Update

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04073: Microcline and Tourmaline - $10
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Mining District, San Diego County, California
Small cabinet - 8.8 x 4.9 x 2.6 cm
155 grams
Specimen status: Available
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A tabular microcline crystal, complete all around except for one incomplete face, where removed from matrix. Has a distinct 'bonespar' texture; whether this is due to some growth defect or selective resorption of one feldspar species from this perthitic specimen is unknown. A few tourmaline needles, pale in color and reaching 2 cm are also present. A nice example of 'bonespar' microcline from a locality well-known for this material.






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