Read About San Diego County's Pala Gem Mines

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After United States annexation of California following its victory in the Mexican-American War, Pala became known for its mineral resources, including gold and tourmaline. Numerous gem mines were established in 1890s, of which more than twenty are listed in the Mindat database. Gem mines in the Pala District still produce tourmaline, with the pink variety as the regional specialty.



https://hobbylark.com/collecting/Pink-Tourmaline-Gemstone-Mining-The-Pala-Mining-District-CA

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