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2.05 Ct. Tourmaline from Brazil
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Item ID: | K6755 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.54 Width: 7.32 Height: 5.47 |
Weight: | 2.05 Ct. |
Color: help | Pink |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Brazil |
Per carat price: help | $550 |
This exquisite gemstone, a transparent 2.05 carat oval-shaped pink tourmaline, boasts impressive dimensions of 8.54 x 7.32 x 5.47 mm. The gem is meticulously cut in a mixed brilliant style, which enhances its natural brilliance and sparkle. Evaluated at eye level, it holds a clarity grade of very slightly included, which means it contains minimal inclusions that are not easily visible to the naked eye. The pink tourmaline features an intense color intensity that vividly captures attention. In addition to its striking appearance, the gemstone possesses an excellent polish, ensuring a smooth and reflective surface. The origin of this remarkable pink tourmaline is Brazil, a country renowned for producing high-quality gemstones.
The formation of this pink tourmaline dates back millions of years, deep within the Earth's crust. Tourmaline is typically formed in pegmatites, which are coarse-grained igneous rocks created from superheated magma. As the magma slowly cools and solidifies, it allows for the growth of large, well-formed crystals. In the case of our pink tourmaline, the specific conditions within the pegmatite led to the unique development of its vivid hue.
Brazilian pegmatites, known for their rich mineral deposits, created an environment where various elements such as aluminum, silicon, boron, and traces of manganese came together. Under the right temperature and pressure conditions, these elements combined to form the pink tourmaline crystal. The presence of manganese is particularly responsible for the beautiful pink coloration of the gemstone.
Over millions of years, geological processes such as tectonic activity and erosion exposed these hidden treasures, allowing miners to eventually discover and bring them to the surface. Once extracted, the raw pink tourmaline was meticulously cut and polished by skilled artisans to enhance its inherent beauty and maximize its optical properties.
Today, the result of these ancient geological processes is a pink tourmaline gemstone that is not only visually stunning but also a testament to the incredible natural forces that contribute to its formation.
