Elbaite and Quartz
Unknown Owner
Unique in the world of tourmalines, the deep burgundy-red, to cerise, 'mushroom' Elbaite crystals from Momeik Township in Myanmar, which were discovered in the late 1990s, have an enduring fascination. Most were free from matrix, with those on Quartz, like this one, a rarity. Often with a darker core of Schorl, the cerise Elbaite tourmaline never really approaches the standard prismatic crystallized form, instead showing a slightly divergent growth which often fans out considerably higher up. On some specimens, like this one, the mushroom-like spray of Elbaite is shrouded around it base, or stem, by an additional growth of somewhat botryoidal Elbaite crystals. The accompanying Quartz crystals are pale smoky-cream in colour and form an unusual ring-like structure pointing gently inwards towards the 4 cm tall 'mushroom' Elbaite centerpiece. Rarely seen in this quality, this is your chance to own one of the most unusual habits of tourmaline known. This piece comes with a custom-made acryllic display stand with its species name and locality engraved into it.
Product details
Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.1 x 4.5 x 4.3 cm
Added on05/20/2026
Locality
Palelni mine, Khetchel, Momeik Township, Shan State, Myanmar
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/2026 | Unknown Owner | $9,000.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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