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Mineral Explorers

Southern California

Season 2, Episode 4 of 7

A Chinese empress' treasures, a world-renowned jewelry company, and one of the biggest mineral finds of a century came to be thanks to mineral rich southern California. We visit the gem belt; world renowned for its Blue Cap Tourmaline, fashionable Pink Tourmaline, and the birth place of Kunzite. San Diego's rich gem history is all but forgotten, but signs of its rock star past are on every street corner. Join us to learn more about one of America's most overlooked treasures.

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3/22/2017
5:30 p.m.
PBS 6 Plus
3/26/2017
9:30 a.m.
PBS 6 Plus
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