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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36550
Mineral:Elbaite var. Mushroom Tourmaline
Locality:Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with a transparent green lower crystal that transforms into fibrous-like pink tourmaline at the termination (mushroom tourmaline). When rear-illuminated the crystal is seen to be translucent.
Overall Size:21x15x15 mm
Crystals:21 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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