Dragon Minerals - December 30, 2025 Update

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38617: Tourmaline - $150
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Mining District, San Diego County, California
Small cabinet - 6.7 x 4.5 x 3.9 cm
175 grams
Illustrated: Mineral Specimen Cleaning and Development for the Amateur (S. Hardinger, 2025), p. 292
Specimen status: Available
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A large, opaque pink and green tourmaline crystal with a crude termination and 'reverse watermelon' internal coloration (green core, pink rind). Minor albite variety cleavelandite. Self standing for perfect display. One small chip but otherwise no damage. Illustrated on page 292 of my new book, Mineral Specimen Cleaning and Development for the Amateur.






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