Little Gems

http://tjanstrom.com/Littlegems/welcome_to_little_gems.htm

Gem Rough listings Cut stones listing

Amethyst
Apatite

Aquamarine

Beryl

Citrine

Emerald

Garnet

Opal

Peridot

Quartz
Samplers

Sapphire

Scapolite

Spinel

Sunstone

Synthetics

Topaz

Tourmaline

Zircon

 

Just Arrived

Odds & Ends

Parcels

Specials

 

Contact me

Order form

Ordering information
Returns Policy

Links

Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite)

 

 

Rubellite Tourmaline*  

Colour:
Red/Purple/Pink
Moh’s Hardness:
7-7.5
Refractive Index: 1.616-1.652
Critical Angle: 38.23°
Specific Gravity: 3.02-3.26
Fracture:
Uneven, small Conchoidal.
Cleavage: None
Dispersion: Medium (.017)
Heat Sensitivity: Not usually a problem
Dichroism: Strong (many colour variations)
Birefringence (double refraction): Medium (.014-.024)
Crystal structure: Hexagonal
Important ordering information: Please note that all prices are listed in Australian dollars and includes 10% GST; for international orders you will receive a 10% discount off the item(s). I will email you a final invoice including postage and insurance which will include a PayPal link for ease of payment. If you wish to pay by check or money order please contact me to make arrangements.
Currently Available.
$9 to $16/carat.

Unless stated the C axis is open.

Stock #

Item Description

SOLD

1 each. 1.42 carats - $12.78 Pink. Best cut square, 4.57 X 5.76 X 6.12mm.
119.002 1 each. 2.06 carats - $20.90 Pink with green high lights (best colour on the C axis). Best cut round, 4.74 X 5.75 X 7.67mm.

SOLD

1 each. 2.17 carats - $21.70 hot pink C axis, best cut two matched ovals, 3.94 X 5.07 X 10.58mm.
119.004 1 each. 2.70 carats - $27.00 Pink. Best cut triangle, 6.00 X 8.67 X 9.80mm.
119.005 1 each. 3.19 carats - $35.09 Hot pink. Best cut cushion, 4.87 X 7.76 X 10.67mm.
119.006 1 each. 3.90 carats - $46.80 Hot pink C axis. Best cut marquise, 5.69 X 9.01 X 9.51mm.

SOLD

1 each. 4.33 carats - $51.96 Pink. Best cut triangle, 5.49 X 11.91 X 12.21mm.
119.008 1 each. 5.42 carats - $70.46 Pink C axis. Best cut round, 7.36 X 8.52 X 10.20mm.
119.009 1 each. 10.40 carats - $166.40 Lilac pink. Best cut oval, 6.67 X 13.05 X14.62mm.
119.010 1 each. 12.86 carats - $205.76 Orange/pink. Best cut oval or rectangle, 8.68 X 10.85 X 13.92mm.
119.011 1 each. 5.12 carats - $66.56 Hot pink. Best cut oval, 8.01 x 10.50 x 7.05mm.

© T. Janstrom 2000-2007