OVERVIEW

• MINDAT – Dunton Quarry – Hint for using the Mindat website: Look for the photo section on the top left of the page (in the banner under the mine location name). It will have photos of many of the minerals that have been found at the mine. You can also scroll down the main page for the mine and it will have a list of all the minerals that have been found at this location.
• The Dunton Gem Quarry: The story of the discovery of the fabulous 1972 find of more than one ton of gem tourmaline in the Dunton pegmatite, including some of the best watermelon crystals and slices from North America. Webber, Karen L., Simmons, W.B., Falster, A.U. (2020). The Dunton Gem Quarry Mineral Monograph No.20, Rubellite Tourmaline Rouge. Lithographie Ltd, Arvada, Colorado, 144p. NOTE: When you click on the ResearchGate link on this page, you can then reach out directly to the authors mentioned to obtain and read the article.
• Rubellite Tourmaline Rouge – link to this book available for purchase. “With articles covering history, culture, science, and localities, our expert authors explore the fascinating world of rubellite and its complicated mineral family. Extraordinary imagery illuminates their stories, enticing readers into the paradox of rubellite and its tourmaline brethren.” Many thanks to Gloria Staebler for permission to post this article from the book Rubellite Tourmaline Rouge.