Rubellite 2.15 carats
$897.00
Sale price
$897.00
Regular price
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Rubellite 2.15 carats
$897.00
Sale price
$897.00
Regular price
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Color | Saturated dark pink to red, ranging from deep pinkish-red to slightly purplish-red; ruby-red without orange/brown tones is most prized gemsociety+1 |
| Color Cause | Trace manganese in the crystal structure gemsociety+1 |
| Hardness | 7–7.5 on Mohs scale (fairly scratch-resistant, but less durable than ruby) gemsociety+1 |
| Clarity | Type III gem—typically contains inclusions; eye-clean specimens are rare and highly valued gemsociety+1 |
| Key Feature | Maintains color in both natural and artificial light (unlike many pink tourmalines that shift browner under warm light) kgkgroup+1 |
| Value | ~$1,000/carat for top specimens (far less than ruby's $500,000/carat) gemsociety+1 |
| Sources | Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Pakistan gemsociety+1 |