Tourmaline Rubellite
about Tourmaline Rubellite
Tourmaline is a crystal silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classed as a semi-precious stone and the gem comes in a wide variety of colors. The name comes from the Sinhalese word "turamali" or "toramalli" meaning stone of many colors. Rubellite is the red to purplish red variety of tourmaline. Tourmaline is a October Birthstone.
Rubellite Tourmaline
Treatment: noneOrigin: San Diego, California
Hardness: 7-7.5
Shape: Oval / checker top
Clarity: SI2- Eye Clean
Material: Tourmaline
Width: 10mm
Height: 6.1mm
Length: 12.5mm
Weight: 5.40 carats
Color: Purplish Red
Rubellite is classed as a Type-3 gemstone. CLEARANCE!!!