Elbaite

Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)₃][Al₆][(OH)₃|OH|(BO₃)₃|Si₆O₁₈]

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Locality: Momeik, Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar)

Heart-shaped formation of radiating burgundy-colored elbaite tourmaline crystals from the new discovery of this unusual formation. The formation is translucent with complexly crystallized surface. No damage. Overall size of mineral specimen: 4.5x3.5x3 cm. Size of individual crystals: 2 cm.

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Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)₃][Al₆][(OH)₃|OH|(BO₃)₃|Si₆O₁₈]