“Tourmaline, Variety Rubellite,” oval Portuguese cut, 17.0 x 15.0 x 11 mm, 17.28 cts, Jos Plateau, Nigeria. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Translucent Purple Rubellite, 17.28 ct Faceted Portuguese Cut from Nigeria
Oval Portuguese-cut rubellite, 17.28 cts, 17.0 x 15.0 x 11 mm, Jos Plateau, Nigeria. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
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| Gemstone | Tourmaline, Rubellite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Origin details | Jos Plateau |
| Carat Weight | 17.28 |
| Height | 17 |
| Width | 15 |
| Depth | 11 |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Purple |
| Transparency | Translucent |