Uvite (Chrome/Vanadium bearing)

Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Division, Burma
Thumbnail, 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm
Start Time: 09/29/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/06/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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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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