1.73 ct. Oval Bright Pink Rubellite Tourmaline [RU-029] $42.00

Shape = oval Color = bright pink Clarity = typical inclusions Size = 9x6.5 Weight = 1.73

Rubellite Gemstones

• Crystal System: Trigonal
• Chemical Composition: Borosilicate complex
• Color: pink, red, reddish purple
• Hardness: 7.0 - 7.5
• Specific Gravity: 3.05
• Refractive Index: 1.62 - 1.64
• Dispersion: 0.017
• Pleochroism: pink, dark red
• Birthstone: October (alternate stone)
• Enhancements: Some red and pink tourmalines are occasionally heated to improve their color.