HOT RED PINK RUBELLITE TOURMALINE CAB

NATURAL UN HEATED

MINED IN BRAZIL

GRADING VS

MOHS SCALE 7-7.5

WEIGHT 2.50 CTS

SIZE 9 X 4 X 7 MM

Nealry all rubellits have inclusions-this is what the ICA states about it-

Whilst coloured gemstones in good qualities should as a rule be as free of inclusions as possible, they are looked upon with some favour in the case of the rubellite: indeed it is inclusions that render this stone really interesting from the point of view of the connoisseur. Having said that, they should be subtle, and they must not upset the way in which the light passes through this magnificent gemstone, for that could make it look cloudy or milky. Nevertheless, a rubellite with only a few fine inclusions is of course more valuable than one with inclusions which are clearly visible.

The rubellite is a particularly beautiful gemstone from the colourful family of the tourmalines. Its colour shines in the most beautiful nuances from red to shocking pink.

Tourmalines are closely related gemstones which have been created by Nature in many different colours. In the trade, as a rule, it is not the case that each individual variety has its own name. Instead, the name tourmaline is used and the colour simply added, hence red, green, blue or yellow tourmaline. The exception, however, proves the rule. This also applies to the tourmaline and, in particular, to red and pink specimens.

There are red and pink tourmalines in many nuances, which include a tender pink, a fine shocking pink, an intense violet and a bold ruby-red. However, only a few of these are entitled to call themselves ‘rubellites’. The name comes from the Latin ‘rubellus’, which means reddish. Rubellites are not merely red or shocking pink tourmalines. There is an important criterion for this especially beautiful gemstone, and that is the way its colour behaves in daylight and artificial light. Many gemstones change their colour depending on the light source. A true rubellite does not. It shines just as intensely in artificial light as it does in daylight. The colour of most other pink or red tourmalines, by contrast, displays a more or less clearly visible tinge of brown in artificial light.
Type 1 Gemstones
The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value.
Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz, topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon
IF   Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare)
F   Flawless
VVS   Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye
VS   Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
SI1   Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye
SI2   Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye
I1   prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2   prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3   prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability
Type 2 Gemstones
Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value.
Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Fluorite.Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline
F   Flawless
VVS   Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
VS   Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye
SI1   Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye
SI2   Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye
I1   prominent - moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2   prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3   prominent - severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability