Gem: Tourmaline
Weight: 3.93 ct. / 0.786 grams
Dimensions: 13.4 to 24 mm
Clarity: Eye Clean
Origin: Rubaya Mine, Democratic Republic of Congo
Treatments: None
Comments:
I have had these in the office for a few days now, and I keep referring to this set as 'the odd couple' - I like both of these gem crystals for different reasons.
I like the long one because of it's perfect taper from pink to peach to yellowish green. It's the gradual and even change that makes this one special to me.
And I like the shorter one because, and call me crazy here, but I see 6 colors: light pink, medium pink, peach, yellow, thin olive green stripe, true green termination.
AMAZING!
You could probably facet the shorter one, though it's being sold for it's value as a crystal. I believe at least 5 of the 6 colors would be retained in a faceted gem, for anyone interested in that route.