Tourmaline Var. Rubellite w/ Lepidolite

This is a rare, affordable large tourmaline from San Diego. It has a great, deep reddish-pink color that is so distinctive of the Himalaya mine (notably pink, not brown at all), with purple Lepidolite crystals hanging on the side. The termination is good, and partly covered with Lepidolite and a little feldspar. This crystal was mined by Bill Larson, who owned the mine for many years. It's in good condition, without any dings (there's a small spot where some Lepidolite had detached, revealing a shiny undersurface, but that's not damage) This crystal weighs a substantial 239 grams! It fills up your hand, as it is 4 inches long and weighs half a pound!!