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Tourmaline (Var: Chrome-Tourmaline) : AD3G6(BO3)3[T6O18]Y3Z

Möng Hsu (Monghsu; Maing Hsu), Shan State, Burma (Myanmar)

2.2 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm. So-called "chrome" tourmalines, distinguished by their color from the chromium and vanadium content, are very rare from anywhere. This is a crystal from a find in Burma. It is terminated and complete all the way around, with sharp faces and good luster. This rare crystal weighs 5 grams.
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 135036    View Count: 234

Tourmaline (Var: Chrome-Tourmaline) : AD3G6(BO3)3[T6O18]Y3Z

Merelani Hills (Mererani), Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Green, chrome tourmaline, Merelani Hills (Mererani), Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Size 25 mm x 30 mm x 25 mm
 © Lopatkin OlegPhoto ID: 237744    View Count: 66
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