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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)

DESCRIPTION:No. 36549
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:A mushroom-tourmaline in the beginning stages of formation: a dark red elbaite tourmaline core 20 mm long with early overgrowth around the termination edges of milky pink elbaite tourmaline. A good example of how these unique crystals form.
Overall Size:20x22x16 mm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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