TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE


Specimen: #20550
Locality: Palelni mine, Khetchel village, Molo quarter, Momeik Township, Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar [Burma]
Size: 19mm x 13mm x 13mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A gorgeous 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 and sparkling. The stem is black tourmaline var. schorl. The specimen is very colorful and pleasing. It is complete all over and very well shaped. In very good condition – one contact. On acrylic base.

Killer rubellite flame!

 



TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE

TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE

TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE

TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE