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3 SLICES@26ct 1.3" Polished Red LIDDICOATITE TOURMALINE
$750.00380239553670
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GEMMY RASPBERRY REDLIDDICOATITE
TOURMALINE
3 BACK-TO-BACK
POLISHED SLICES
WITH "MERCEDES BENZ"
COLOR ZONING~ TRANSBAIKAL, RUSSIA ~
SIZE:
All three 1.3" x 1.2" x 0.1"SHIPPING WEIGHT:
0.7 POUNDS3 BEAUTIFULLY POLISHED SLICES!
LOVELY RASPBERY RED COLOR!
PERFECTLY POLISHED!
EXTRA-SHARP MERCEDES BENZ & TRIANGLE COLOR ZONING!
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CONDITION:
EXCELLENT
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Shiny raspberry rubellite tourmaline with typical
"Mercedes Benz" liddicoatite color zoning
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3 1.3" slices
26 carats each
DESCRIPTIONHere's a wonderfully lustrous POLISHED SLICE of GEM RUBELLITE TOURMALINE. It has a lovely RASPBERRY RED inside a PINK EXTERIOR. This slice has been POLISHED ON BOTH SIDES to reveal the colorful "MERCEDES BENZ" COLOR ZONES in the crystal. The dark colored lines in this specimen are referred to as SECTORAL ZONING, and this is an exceptionally fine example of this formation, which results from a selective distribution of the naturally occuring coloring agents (such as iron and aluminum) in the different zones of growth.This tourmaline hails from MALKHAN, TRANSBAIKAL, RUSSIA.
Most people consider tourmaline to be a single mineral. But in fact it is a group named for several different, but closely related minerals. Members of the Tourmaline Group are favorites among mineral collectors. Their rich and varied colors can captivate the eye. Even the black opaque tourmalines can shine nicely and produce sharp crystal forms. Tourmalines are cut as precious gems, carved into figurines, cut as cabochons, sliced into cross-sections and natural specimens are enthusiastically added to many a rock hound's collection.
There are many unique properties of tourmalines. First, they are piezoelectric which means that when a crystal is heated or compressed (or vibrated) a different electrical charge will form at opposite ends of the crystal (an electrical potential). Conversely if an electrical potential is applied to the crystal, it will vibrate. Secondly they are pleochroic which means that the crystal will look darker in color when viewed down the long axis of the crystal than when viewed from the side. This property goes beyond the idea that the crystal is just thicker in that direction. Even equally dimensioned crystals will demonstrate this trait. This property can be used as an advantage by gem cutters who may wish to enhance a crystal's pale color or weaken a strongly colored crystal.The four most common and well known tourmalines are distinguished by their color and transparencies. Elbaite is the gemstone tourmaline and comes in many varied and beautiful colors. It is transparent to translucent and is highly prized as minerals specimens and as gemstones. Elbaite is easily the most colorful of all the gemstones.
The iron rich schorl is the most abundant tourmaline and is black and opaque. It is a common accessory mineral in igneous and metamorphic rocks and can form nice crystals. Although too opaque to be used as a gemstone, schorl is used as an ornamental stone when found as inclusions in quartz, a stone is called "tourmalinated quartz". Usually when someone refers to tourmaline they are referring to either elbaite or schorl.
The two other more common tourmalines; dravite and uvite are much less common than elbaite or schorl, but they are getting noticed for their beautiful specimens. Some of dravite's crystals are nicely formed, translucent brown and they can reach a rather large size. Uvite is a green translucent to opaque tourmaline that is growing in popularity and is being cut as a gemstone.
The Tourmaline Group has a general formula of AX3Y6(BO3)3 Si6O18(O, OH, F)4. The A can be either calcium or sodium. The X can be either aluminum, iron, lithium or magnesium. The Y is usually aluminum, but can also be chromium or iron. Some potassium can be in the A position, some manganese can be in the X position and some vanadium can be found in the Y position, but these elements are usually not represented in the formulas of the tourmaline members.
METAPHYSICSPeople interested in metaphysics and CRYSTAL HEALING tell us that red tourmaline helps one to trust in the POWER OF LOVE. It can promote feelings of JOY and enthusiasm for life by RELEASING DESTRUCTIVE TENDENCIES. It is a stone to assist one in the ATTAINMENT OF PEACE and understanding, trust and awareness, and love. It is a special stone to give to one you HOPE WILL LOVE YOU. It has been used to decrease the PROCLIVITY FOR FALLS, and to assist in the release of disorders related to dysfunctional endocrinal activity.
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