Purplish red cabochon rubellite tourmaline 16.08 ct

Large tourmaline rubellite, 16.08 ct, oval cabochon cut. This beautiful natural gem features two shades of color, one darker than the other. Although it has inclusions, it will be beautiful once mounted on any piece of jewelry you can imagine. And the best its price. $15 per carat.

WEIGHT : 16.08 ct
SIZE : 19.50 * 15.41 * 6.48 mm
SHAPE : Cab. Oval
COLOR : 30. (stpR) strongly purplish Red
TONE : 7. Dark
SATURATION : 3. Very Slightly Brownish / Grayish
CLARITY GRADE : Severe
CUT GRADE : Good
TREATMENT : Untreated
HARDNESS : 7 - 7.5

Inclusions type : solid and liquid inclusions

Tourmaline and Opal are the birthstones for October. In 1952, the Jewelers of America association included the Tourmaline in the list of birthstones, becoming the second birthstone for October. 

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