Min 2.00ct 10x8mm Oval Rubellite Tourmaline Item: T40V000113
In Stock Price: $299.99
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Product Description for Min 2.00ct 10x8mm Oval Rubellite TourmalineRed to pink colors of tourmaline are called rubellite. Perfect for everyday wear, tourmaline is fairly durable at 7.5 on Mohs' scale and it has no cleavage, reducing the risk of breakage and chipping. 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 spectrum, and is found primarily in Brazil.
Product Information for Min 2.00ct 10x8mm Oval Rubellite Tourmaline
| Product Type: | Single Stone |
Primary Stone / Rubellite
| Shape: | Oval | Count: | 1.00 |
| Cut: | Criss-Cross | Composition: | Natural |
| Color: | Red-Violet | Treatment: | Irradiated |
| Dimensions: | 10X8 MM - Calibrated | Gemstone Group: | Tourmaline |
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October 10, 2007
angelvh2
, Oregon
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"this stone is beautiful if you want a violet/pink stone. It was sold on TV as a red stone. You showed a red stone, but this is not red at all, so I have to rate it accordingly. If I had wanted any color stone, this one does appear to be a good quality stone, just not red."
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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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