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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 78855
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Lustrous translucent rubellite crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral species elbaite tourmaline, with shallow three-faced pyramidal termination composed of many smaller parallel crystal faces. The rubellite crystal varies from dark-pink to black. Weight: 2.4 grams
Overall Size:13x12x11 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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