TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE


Specimen: #21056
Locality: Palelni mine, Khetchel village, Molo quarter, Momeik Township, Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar [Burma]
Size: 22mm x 13mm x 12mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A fantastic and rare specimen of mushroom-like tourmaline var. rubellite from one of the most unusual tourmaline finds of all time in Momeik Township, Myanmar. It displays a trigonal rubellite cap with vivid, saturated and rich raspberry color. It is waxy lustrous. The stem is black tourmaline var. schorl. The specimen is very colorful and pleasing. It is complete all over and very well shaped. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

Mesmerizing rubellite flame!

 



TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE

TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE

TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE

TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE