A premier classic from one of America's most storied pegmatite localities. This Elbaite specimen, featuring the vibrant 'Rubellite' variety, hails from the legendary Stewart Mine in Pala, San Diego County. We have corrected the provenance of this piece to reflect its true Californian heritage. The Stewart Mine is world-renowned for its distinct 'bubblegum pink' to deep raspberry-red tourmalines, often found embedded in a contrasting pale lepidolite or quartz-feldspar matrix. This 300g specimen displays the classic saturated color and robust crystal habits that made San Diego County the epicenter of the early 20th-century tourmaline trade. It is a must-have for any collector of historic North American minerals.
SPECIMEN DETAILS Locality: Stewart Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California, USA Mineralogy: Elbaite (Variety: Rubellite) Matrix: Quartz / Feldspar Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.4 cm (3.2" x 2.9") Weight: 300g Color Grade: High Saturation Raspberry-Pink Aesthetic: Historic, vibrant, and architecturally classic.
All Gatsby Gems specimens are hand-selected for scientific accuracy and aesthetic brilliance. This specimen includes an updated locality label ensuring its historic California provenance is properly documented for your collection.
