Mineral: | Tourmaline, Variety: Elbaite (Rubellite) | Chemical Formula: | Na(Li1,5AL1,5)Al6(BO3)3[Si6O18](OH)3(OH) | Size: | | Weight: | | Transparence: | | Quantity: | | Origin: | Panthahole mine, close to Mt.Gaba Ant Bwe Taung (Ant Pywe Taung), northeast of Mogok, Molo quarter, Momeik Township, Burma (Myanmar) | Well this is a perfect shaped crystal from the Panthahole mine disclosing a real yellow base followed by color see part and ending with pink reddish coloration. The whole crystal has a superb transparency for a tourmaline with great luster and unblemished habit. A very rarely seen colored tourmaline!
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