Rubellite is in fact a super-gorgeous pink tourmaline. It's pricier than the dusty rose tourmalines and sought out for its hot pink colour.
The rubellite is a transparent gemstone from the colourful family of the tourmalines. Its colour can vary from red to violet to pale and dramatic pink. Its name comes from the Latin word “rubellus” which means reddish. It is the most prized and expensive member of the tourmaline family because of its beauty and rarity.
Rubellites are one of the few stones, where the presence of inclusions is actually a benefit. Mainly found in Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria and Pakistan, a genuine rubellite does not change its colour depending on the light source.
Facts:
- Mohs Hardness: 7 to 7.5
- Mineral: Tourmaline
- Colour cause: Manganese
Rubellite is in fact a super-gorgeous pink tourmaline. It's pricier than the dusty rose tourmalines and sought out for its hot pink colour.
The rubellite is a transparent gemstone from...
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Rubellite is in fact a super-gorgeous pink tourmaline. It's pricier than the dusty rose tourmalines and sought out for its hot pink colour.
The rubellite is a transparent gemstone from the colourful family of the tourmalines. Its colour can vary from red to violet to pale and dramatic pink. Its name comes from the Latin word “rubellus” which means reddish. It is the most prized and expensive member of the tourmaline family because of its beauty and rarity.
Rubellites are one of the few stones, where the presence of inclusions is actually a benefit. Mainly found in Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria and Pakistan, a genuine rubellite does not change its colour depending on the light source.
Facts:
- Mohs Hardness: 7 to 7.5
- Mineral: Tourmaline
- Colour cause: Manganese
