Mushroom Tourmaline
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Collection |
John Betts - Fine Minerals |
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. |
Locality |
Momeik, northeast of Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma) |
Dimensions |
20 x 22 x 16 mm. |
Specimen Grade |
C |
Photograph |
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