Schorl (rare locale) ex Chuck Houser Coll.

Cota Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California
Miniature, 4.5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm
Start Time: 02/05/2009 8:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/12/2009 8:00:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A super-lustrous, striated and showy cluster of parallel-growth schorl crystals from a MOST UNCOMMON San Diego County locale - the Cota Mine. The specimen has a striking, complex, pyramidal termination. Cota Mine tourmalines are RARELY available. This is very fine material. Complete all-around and essentially pristine. There is contacting, but no damage, per se. Ex Chuck Houser Collection.

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