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We specialize in collector & high end colored gems not commonly found in retail stores. We strive to provide the best possible customer service and value. We stand behind our products and have the expertise of a GIA Graduate Gemologist to serve you.
Donald Hofler GIA GG, AJP

SEE OUR GROWING SELECTION OF SOME OF THE RAREST GEM STONES AND MINERALS ON EARTH IN OUR STORE. WE OFFER WELL OVER 100 DIFFERENT GEMS, MINERAL, SPECIES AND VARIETIES FOR SALE AND AUCTION AND OUR SELECTION IS GROWING. TAKE A PEAK AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK.


Pieces: 1

Shape: Oval Faceted

Type: Paraiba Copper Bearing Tourmaline (Cuprian Elbaite)

Color: Purple (The stones Will normally be lighter than the pictures and because of the Pleochroic characteristics of the stone so please rely on the worded description of the color)
IMPORTANT: THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS STONES COLOR IS DIRECTLY FROM THE GIA CERTIFICATION THERE IS NO DISPUTING THAT DESCRIPTION. IF YOU SEE A DIFFERENCE ON YOUR DEVICE PLEASE ASK AS DIFFERENT DEVICES CAN SHOW NOT ONLY DIFFERENT COLORS BUT VARIOUS SHADES AND TONES FROM THE PHOTOS AS I SEE THEM WHICH ARE MATCHES FROM MY END TO THE GEMSTONE. SO EXPECT THE COLOR AND TONE (IE LIGHT, DARK) OF THE GEM TO BE AS WRITTEN IN THE DESCRIPTION AS IT IS DIRECTLY FROM THE WORLD LEADER IN COLORED GEM IDENTIFICATION.

Weight: 8.53 CT

Clarity: VS2-SI1 (Type II) (PLEASE; If unsure of what clarity means see chart below for a more detailed explanation) This stone does contain needles unique to and important in the stones identification as Mozambique Copper Bearing Tourmaline

Size: 14.66 x 11.88 x 7.38 mm

Luster: Good

Origin: Mozambique, Africa

Treatment: Untreated

Hardness: 7.0 - 7.5 on MOHS

Certification: Gemological Institute of America Gem ID report INCLUDED; Report #1176144144. See pictures below

These Stones are from Africa ( Mozambique ) and is an VS2-SI1 (Type II). Where the newest find of Paraiba Copper Bearing tourmaline Cuprian Elbaite has been discovered. In this deposit have been found many new colors of Cuprian Elbaite including; Pink, Purple, Reds, Lavenders, Yellows (After Heat) Peach and Padparadscha color stones. For the purists I do specify this stone is from Mozambique, but, is a copper bearing tourmaline and just as rare as its Brazilian counterpart. It is still an extremely rare stone as the other 2 mines are depleted of this material. It is very hard to find clean stones of this size and color. It will make a rare pendant, an outstanding ring or a nice piece to add to the collection. It weighs 8.53ct and is an extremely beautiful and even more rare and expensive stone.

VVS 1 & 2

Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.

VS 1

Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.

VS 2

Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.

SI 1

Good Quality. These gems have inclusions, which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.

SI 2

Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.

Included

Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.








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