Natural Rubellites Overview
 Rubellite is a Tourmaline. Tourmalines enjoy wide popularity due to the wide range of colors available and the presence of Tourmaline in most areas of the world.
Tourmaline crystals are pleochroic, and appear much darker when viewed down the long axis of the crystal than when viewed across the crystal axis.
Rubellite is a variety of Pink Tourmaline that is widely popular and impressive in color and brilliance. Rubellite is very durable and suitable for virtually all jewelry settings.
Physical Properties
| Color |
Pink Red to Purple Red |
| Refractive Index |
1.62-1.65 |
| Chemistry |
Sodium Aluminum Borosilicate |
| Hardness |
7.0-7.5 |
| Density |
3.02-3.26 |
| Crystal Group |
Hexagonal |
| Ocurrence |
Africa, South America |
Legend and Lore
The Empress Dowager Tz'u Hsi of China loved Pink Tourmaline and bought almost a ton of it from the new Himalaya Mine, located in California. The Himalaya Mine is still producing Tourmaline today but the Empress went to rest eternally on a carved Tourmaline pillow.
Tourmaline can assist in the forgiveness of self and others and is particularly helpful when one is sensitive to criticism and other's opinion. It allows the current to flow between mind and body.
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The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Rubellite. Please note that the real Rubellites in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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