Uvite (Chrome/Vanadium bearing)

Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Division, Burma
Thumbnail, 1.3 x 0.8 x 0.3 cm
Start Time: 06/01/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/08/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A beautiful, gemmy, bright green color trigonal Uvite Tourmaline specimen from the famous locality at Mogok, Burma. This "flower"-like group is very well-formed with smooth, very lustrous faces and excellent form. The luster along with the color make it a lovely gem crystal specimen. I have heard conflicting reports that the intense color is caused by either chromium or vanadium, but it's undeniably strong considering the size. It's a TRUE green as well, not a dirty green or a brownish-green.

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