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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. 36551
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Glassy complex crystal of translucent pink elbaite tourmaline, variety rubellite, with rounded shape due to radiating crystals terminating into a smooth surface. Unlike earlier finds from this occurrence, the surfaces are smooth and lustrous.
Overall Size:17x17x15 mm
Crystals:7-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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