approx .45ct 6x6mm trillion brazilian rubellite tourmaline. this gemstone is 7 - 7 1/2 on the mohs hardness scale with fair toughness. it is best to avoid sudden heat changes.
min .50ct 6x6mm trillion rubellite tourmaline. valued for its ruby color rubellite exhibits a range of color from pink to red sometimes with a violet tint. it is 7-7.5 on the moh's scale. it has a vitreous luster on crystal surfaces and a greasy luster on fractures. sources include brazil afghanistan australia burma india madagascar malawi mozambique namibia nepal nigeria pakistan russia zambia zimbabwe sri lanka tanzania the united states zaire elba and switzerland.
approx .45ct 6x6mm trillion rubellite tourmaline. the name tourmaline comes from sinhalese word turmali meaning mixed . the gem probably got this name because of the variety of colors it comes in and the fact that tourmaline can also be bi or tri colored. it ranks 7-7.5 on the mohs scale of hardness so it is relatively tough. tourmaline is the national gem of the u.s.a but it's found all over the world and colors can vary depending on location.
approx .50ct 7x5mm pear shape brazilian rubellite tourmaline. tourmaline comes from sinhalese word turmali meaning mixed . the gem probably got this name because of the variety of colors it comes in and the fact that tourmaline can also be bi or tri colored. it ranks 7-7.5 on the mohs scale of hardness so it is relatively tough. tourmaline is the national gem of the u.s.a but it's found all over the world and colors can vary depending on location.