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Tourmaline Var Rubellite

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Tourmaline Var Rubellite

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Description
Locality: 
Malkhan, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russian Federation
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 2 × 2 cm
Description

Raspberry-red colored rubellite single crystal with intense color and with good terminations. The piece features a beautiful dark pink termination ranging into an intense raspberry-red color. The colors are very good – the photos show them very naturally, photographed under daylight. The crystal is highly glossy on all sides with an amazing length of 6.5 cm. The termination is glossy with finely structured faces. Also, the bottom of the crystal is finely crystallized. Additionally, the rubellite stands in the displayed position without support. A perfect tourmaline of brilliant aesthetics and quality!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tourmaline

Formula: 
A(D3)G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7

Rubellite

Variety Of: 

Tourmaline

Formula: 
A(D3)G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Hardness: 
7
Hardness: 
0.0