In the colorful tourmaline family, Rubellite has a very special status. Not only has Rubelite and Rubellite independent of the Chinese and English name, but also dazzling beautiful color to capture the hearts of countless, become a popular member of the tourmaline family.
The reason why Rubelite tourmaline is called this name is from Rubelite was frequently mistaken for ruby in the early days. Familiar people know that many ancient kings have had to ruby and spinel set in the crown as ruby embarrassing, although with historical value after all can be embarrassing into good.
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①Brazil
Brazil is the world's best quality tourmaline, Brazilian tourmaline origin are mainly concentrated in the state of Minas Gerais, where the colorful tourmaline, so far mined out of the color has reached more than 20 kinds of species, almost contains all the colors of tourmaline. Brazil produces the best-selling red tourmaline and green tourmaline, which are Brazil's main mineral resources, mostly produced in the local rich pegmatite veins.
②United States
California in the United States is also one of the main sources of tourmaline. The veins mined in the United States have been weathered, and a large amount of feldspar has turned into clay, with no rock, so the mining of tourmaline deposits in the U.S. is mainly by digging, making it easier to mine tourmaline than in other producing areas.
③Other Producing Areas
Tourmaline is also found in the Siberian region of Russia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Burma, but the texture is not as good as Brazilian tourmaline.
[Selecting Rubellite Tourmaline].
Look for the 4Cs - color, clarity, cut, and weight.
①Color: The color of Rubellite tourmaline is rich and vivid, not blackened is preferred.
②Clarity: Rubellite tourmaline is similar to emerald, both have rich inclusions, so you can't be too demanding about the clarity of Rubellite.
③Cutting: Like most colored gemstones, Rubellite tourmaline requires harmonious proportions and a square cut to show the color and fire of the gemstone to a large extent.
④Weight: Needless to say, the bigger the better. As a collector's item, Rubellite tourmaline weighs more than 10 carats.
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