Elbaite Tourmaline : Rubaya, Masissi, North Kivu Territory, DR Congo

Description

Species: Elbaite Tourmaline 
Locality: Rubaya, Masissi, North Kivu Territory, DR Congo
Size: 7.4 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm. (53 grams)

Outstanding quality large gem bicolor tourmaline from Rubaya, DR Congo. It seems that tourmalines of this quality from Rubaya are getting harder and harder to come by these days (not to mention very expensive!), and this 53 gram crystal has fantastic color, large size, and is doubly-terminated as well. The clarity is great, there are no nicks or imperfections, and it comes with a custom acrylic display base as well (second video). If you’ve been looking for a high-quality larger Congolese tourmaline with the “classic” characteristics Rubaya is known for, this just might be the one! Mark Cross photo.