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Elbaite Tourmaline from Khat Chay Mine, Momeik, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Khat Chay Mine, Momeik, Myanmar (Burma)

Elbaite Tourmaline from Khat Chay Mine, Momeik, Myanmar (Burma)

Elbaite Tourmaline from Khat Chay Mine, Momeik, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 35650
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Khat Chay Mine, Momeik, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Mushroom-shaped elbaite tourmaline crystals translucent red color, with a radiating internal structure over a dark core and minute crystal terminations. Unlike previous finds, this has lustrous crystal surfaces that make the translucency more apparent.
Overall Size:28x24x23 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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