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Tourmaline xtls, \"Rubellite\", botryoidal formation(), Momeik, Myanmar, 90\'s For Sale
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Tourmaline xtls, \"Rubellite\", botryoidal formation(), Momeik, Myanmar, 90\'s:
$225.00
Here is a beautiful example of so-called \"Mushroom\" Tourmaline. It is technically Elbaite Tourmaline, or the sub variety \"Rubellite\". In this specific Pegmatite near Momeik, in Myanmar, in the late 1990\'s a few pockets were unearthed, where the Tourmaline grew in radial formations, outward from one center. As these crystals were all terminated, the effect is almost botryoidal formations. For a few years in the early 2000\'s these Tourmalines were regularly encountered at mineral shows, but then quickly disappeared again, as often the case with \"one-off\" Pegmatite finds. So, yep, you\'re looking at a great example of interestingly shaped pink Tourmaline, which is rare on the market now. The Rubellite formations grow on a white Albite matrix, so the contrast is quite striking. More known for the Ruby and Sapphire deposits of Mogok, Myanmar, or Burma as it used to be called, has produced many great minerals from nearby pegmatites. This type of Tourmaline is one of the enigmatic rarities which have been found there. A must for the serious Tourmaline collector, I would say this piece is of great quality for this type, with great luster on the rounded formations and a deep bright pink color. This specimen is 130 grams, or 4 5/8 oz. the size is 3inch x 1.8 inch x 1.4 inch. Please be advised, I ship with USPS ground advantage.
Tourmaline xtls, "Rubellite", botryoidal formation(), Momeik, Myanmar, 90's $225.00
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