California Watermelon Tourmaline with Twin Formation from KCSD Mine, 153g, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Mining District, San Diego, CA W368
$1,350.00
This magnificent Watermelon Tourmaline crystal comes from a recent find in the K.C.S.D. Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Mining District, San Diego County, California. This is a famous California mining area, home to the renowned Himalaya Mine, as well as many others.
ABOUT THIS CRYSTAL
This exquisite Watermelon Tourmaline comes from a recent find in the famed "Gem Hill" area of San Diego, California.
This brilliant and unusual crystal is quite large in size (153g -- see measurements below) with glorious luster and vibrant green hues that begin lighter green and terminate beautifully with a darker portion on top. There's also a bit of a mild "cat's eye" iridescence."
The formation of this piece is a rare twin formation, with one crystal growing perpendicularly from the midsection of the secondary crystal. The primary crystal has a slight curvature to it (see more on this formation below). There is some mild Quartz growth on some portions of the exterior,
Both crystals in this formation have rich Pink Tourmaline cores, which we can see at the top of the secondary crystal (Photo 7). The big surprise in this piece is that despite its thickness, both crystals have some very nice translucency which also allows us to see the pink cores of the crystal when backlit (see Photos 4-5).
The base of the secondary crystal is beautifully terminated (see Photo 8), and the primary termination of the primary crystal is a beautiful one as well. The broad side of the secondary crystal is naturally flat, so this piece will sit upright on its own that way.
This piece displays beautifully. It's an extraordinary California Watermelon Tourmaline for collection.
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 6.5 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm (2.5" T x 1.25" W x 1.75" D) (at widest point)
Weight: 153g (765 ct)
FORMATION
The Curved Crystal has the power to focus and amplify your personal power to resist strong pressure and adapt and bend, but not to break. It can provide the strength to adapt and bend, but not break, under pressure.
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GREEN TOURMALINE (VERDITE)
Green Tourmaline purifies and strengthens the nervous system, allowing it to carry greater amounts of Life Force (Prana Energy). As more energy is carried within the physical body, higher degrees of consciousness can be maintained. It is a wonderful protection stone, deal for sealing holes in the aura that leave one vulnerable to negativity.
It is also a powerful Heart Healer and Heart Chakra crystal, opening the Heart Chakra and allowing healing of the heart to occur. Green Tourmaline's connection with the Earth makes it a great crystal for those who enjoy working with various aspects of nature, especially gardening, making it possible for one to connect with the nature spirits using this crystal.
PINK TOURMALINE (RUBELLITE)
Pink Tourmaline is a wonderful Heart Chakra crystal, healing wounds of the heart and in doing so cleansing the entire energy body of destructive feelings and old wounds accumulated over time. It is a wonderful companion for doing work to releases guilt and anxiety, helping us connect to our emotions and achieve self-love. It can help those who may be emotionally numb to begin feeling passion and enthusiasm again, and stimulates happiness, peace, and joy.
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