Min .40ct 6x4mm Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Item: TFP6401A
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Product Description for Min .40ct 6x4mm Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline-TFP6401ATourmaline was named after "turmali", the Sinhalese word for "mixed", probably because of the variety of colors it's found in and the fact that it can be bi-, tri- or parti-colored. Tourmaline ranks a tough 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs' scale of hardness. It is the national gemstone of the U.S. but is found all over the world, with colors varying depending on its origin. Indicolite is the name for the deep blue to greenish-blue variety, and rubellite is the pink-red color.
Product Information for Min .40ct 6x4mm Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline-TFP6401A
| Product Type: | Single Stone |
Primary Stone / Tourmaline
| Shape: | Pear | Composition: | Natural |
| Cut: | Mixed Cuts | Treatment: | Heated |
| Color: | Blue | Gemstone Group: | Tourmaline |
| Dimensions: | 6X4 MM - Calibrated | Origin: | Mozambique |
| Count: | 1.00 | Origin: | Mozambique |
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Pretty little stone,
July 30, 2008
Capebog
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"It may not be big in the overall scheme of things, but I can finally say that I have a paraiba tourmeline! Thanks JTV!"
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Paraiba Tourmaline,
January 19, 2008
chuck
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"I ordered this piece for for $99.99 and you cannot get something that is worth $10,000/ct or more for a hundred bucks. There really was no color to the piece, it looked very included, and I for sure am going to stick with Apatite to try to get the color that I want. I will never order any more Paraiba Tourmaline again. However, I still will order from JTV because they have a reat return policy so it is no risk shopping."
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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SAD, VERY SAD!!,
January 17, 2008
Bobalink
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"Even though this gem?? cost only $99.99 I spent the $50.00 and had it appraised. When the TV hosts present items they sometimes advise you to do this. Since all the hosts keep repeating how valuable Paraiba is I decided to take their advise. After all, they always tell us how Paraiba "can" sometimes be worth as much as $40,000. a kt. My stone had a window in it almost as big as the stone. There was only a small amount of color at each end. Saturation was rated at LOW to VERY LOW (1-2). It was only .38 carats. TONE: EXTREMELY LIGHT (1). Replacement cost. $240. I'm sending it back."
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Disappointed,
January 4, 2008
Lynn60
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"Stone was advertised and labeled as .40 ct but was only .35 ct"
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 home learning library tourmaline
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Fast Facts
| Tourmaline is a fascinating mineral that can sometimes exhibit two or more colors. |
| It is 7.5 on the Mohs??? scale and has no cleavage, making it suitable for many types of jewelry use. |
| Sometimes referred to as the “electric stone,” tourmaline becomes statically charged when heated or rubbed, attracting dust, lint and small pieces of paper. |
| Tourmaline possesses one of the widest color ranges, reproducing every conceivable color in the universe. |
 Tourmaline is fairly hard and durable, making it very wearable and an ideal gem for jewelry. |
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Tourmaline is a fascinating mineral that can actually exhibit two or more colors in one crystal. It possesses one of the widest color ranges, reproducing every conceivable color in the universe. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, tourmaline is 7.5. It is vitreous on crystal surfaces, and because of that the polished stones will have a beautiful brilliance. Sources include Brazil (Minas Gerais, Paraiba), Afghanistan, Australia, Burma (Myanmar), India, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, the United States (California, Maine), Zaire, Elba (Italy) and Switzerland (Tessin).
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