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