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Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar)
Mogok (city) and other villages nearby have been famous since ancient times for its gemstones. The gems are found in alluvial marble gravels which derive from the metamorphosed limestones (marbles) of the Mogok metamorphic belt.
NOTE: Many specimens (e.g., mushroom tourmalines) labeled "Mogok" actually come from Momeik Township in adjacent Shan State.
Mineral List
Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities153 entries listed. 87 valid minerals. 1 type locality (valid mineral). 2 erroneous literature entries.
Localities in this Region
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References
- Themelis, T. (2000): Mogok-Valley of Rubies & Sapphires. A&T Publ., USA, 270 pp.
- Themelis, T. (2008): Gems & Mines of Mogôk. A&T Publ., USA, 352 pp.
- Themelis, T. (2008): Gems & Mines of Mogôk. A&T Publ., USA, 352 pp.
External Links
- http://www.themelis.com/
- http://www.gemresearch.ch/mogok/images/mgkmap.gif
- Strahlen Foundation Website
- http://www.gemresearch.ch/mogok/images/mgkmap.gif
- Strahlen Foundation Website
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