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San Diego Minerals September 17, 2018 · 5 specimens A small batch of interesting minerals from the pegmatites of San Diego Co., California. |
C574 - Kunzite sold
Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet - 9.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm
Gemmy, etched Kunzite crystal with good medium pink color. One edge is cleaved, double terminated.
C575 - Helvite sold
Clark Mine, Rincon district, San Diego Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
Pair of Helvite crystals on matrix from San Diego Co. There are 2 crystals, largest is 1cm on edge. These are rare for San Diego, or anywhere in California. Ex. Curtis Wilbur collection, and pictured on Mindat, photo number 638291.
C576 - Tourmaline, Kunzite, Lepidolite sold
Kahuna Zone, Oceanview Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
Cabinet - 10 x 8.0 x 5 cm
Very interesting specimen, and uncommon to have both Tourmaline and Kunzite together on matrix. There is red Tourmaline on both sides, including larger crystals and numerous small crystals. The Kunzite crystals is 2.7cm. Ex. Curtis Wilbur collection.
C581 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite sold
Stewart Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
Tourmaline crystals with purple Lepidolite on Feldspar. Main crystal is pink with a green cap and 1.7cm tall.
C582 - Tourmaline var. Achroite sold
Stewart Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 1.5 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm
Rare colorless Tourmaline crystal section. Ex. R. Lebduska collection.