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Elbaite Tourmaline from Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Elbaite Tourmaline from Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Elbaite Tourmaline from Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 16122
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Mushroom-shaped formation of radiating translucent burgundy-colored elbaite tourmaline crystals with black schorl tourmaline core. The upper surfaces have a rough texture composed of many smaller termination faces.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:15-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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