Uvite (Chrome/Vanadium bearing)

Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Division, Burma
Thumbnail, 0.7 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm
Start Time: 11/26/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/03/2015 6:34:48 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A beautiful, gemmy, rich green color trigonal Uvite Tourmaline specimen from the famous locality at Mogok, Burma. This crystal, though small, has a wonderfully rich color and excellent form. The luster along with the color make it a lovely little 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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