About Rubellite

Rectangular Rubellite Gemstone

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Rubellite

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Rubellite-Tourmaline

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The term Rubellite is derived from the Latin word rubellus meaning reddish that describes the extravagant beauty of Rubellite. The rarely available intense Red Tourmaline or Pink Tourmaline with a slight purple tint is popularly known as Rubellite. Rubellite does not lose its color in any light. It holds its color in both artificial and natural daylight. This unique and striking feature of Rubellite gemstone makes a Rubellite different from the Red and Pink Tourmaline. Due to their scarcity and beauty, gem collectors and jewelry buyers value and prefer untreated and eye-clean Rubellite. This beautiful gemstone with exceptional radiance is highly desired and used for jewelry purposes.

Rubellite Properties

Rubellite Meaning

Western Astrology considers Rubellite as the birthstone for October and is the gem of the eighth wedding anniversary. Rubellite has been governed by the planet Uranus, Rubellite stone benefits people who are born under Libra and Scorpio zodiac signs. Rubellite balances the Heart Chakra as well as the Root Chakra and facilitates physical and emotional healing.

Rubellite Benefits

The graceful and lovely Rubellite with its gentle deep pinkish-red essence with a slight purple tint is esteemed for its alluring beauty, brilliance, and universal healing properties. Rubellite stone activates the Heart Chakra and the Root Chakra and is highly revered for its strong healing properties. The benefits of wearing Rubellite gemstone are:

• Brings Inner Strength and Confidence

   - Rubellite is known to improve inner strength and vigour. The positive nurturing energies boost the wearer’s self-confidence, self-worth and allow them to express themselves in a better way.

• Meditation and Spiritual Development

   - The positive energies of Rubellite allow the wearer to balance temperament and help to maintain peace. Rubellite gemstone prevents from getting into disagreements or disputes. In crystal therapy, Rubellite is highly beneficial for people involved in meditative and spiritual practices.

• Professional and Financial Benefits

   - Rubellite enhances the work efficiency of the wearer and regains stamina. It gives pride and dignity to the financial and professional pursuits by bringing professional success and financial gains.

• Boosts Energy Levels

   - Rubellite crystal removes energy blockages, absorbs harmful radiations, and removes toxins from the body. It re-energizes the body and lifts the mood of the wearer. Rubellite benefits people who spend long hours working on the computer.

• Health Benefits

   - Rubellite cures eating disorders, headaches, and migraines. It helps to deal with injuries or ailments related to reproductive organs and spine and maintains a healthy reproductive system.

• Emotional and Psychological Balance

   - Rubellite tends to balance the emotions of the wearer and dispels negative energies from the mind, body, and soul. It eases depression, anxiety, stress, protects from fearful situations and panic attacks. Rubellite stone gives positive energies that soothe and calms the mind of the wearer. This emotional balance leads to psychological balance and gives strength to deal with physical and mental abuse by enabling the wearer to be strong and optimistic.

Rubellite Buyer Beware Guidelines

The Rubellite stone price does not increase on the basis of size and weight. There are other quality combinations including origin, color, transparency, clarity, cut, and shape which determine the price of the gemstone. A buyer needs to understand that the weight of gemstones in India is usually expressed in Ratti and not in Carat. A buyer must understand the difference between Ratti and Carat. (1 Ratti = 0.91 carat)

There are various enhancements or treatments used to alter, create or improve the Rubellite color, and to improve the appearance of Rubellite. Generally, Rubellite is not known to be treated or enhanced. But sometimes Rubellite is irradiated to create a vivid pinkish-red or purplish-pink hue and occasionally it is heated to improve the color. If buyers see any enhancements or treatments on the Rubellite stone, then they can ask for a genuine report from the Gemological Laboratory. The Lab certifications determine the authenticity of the Rubellite. Customers should be able to distinguish between real and fake Gem Lab Certifications and always verify the physical characteristics of Rubellite stone from Gem Experts and Astrologers. To identify the authenticity of the Rubellite, the customer can cross-check the report number on the Gem Lab certificate from the Gem Lab website or the company lab. If both the report numbers are alike, then it is an authentic Rubellite certification.

Rubellite Jewelry

Rubellite is highly desired and valued in the jewelry market because of its lovely and brilliant purplish-pink hue, alluring appearance, good luster, and excellent transparency. Rubellite hardness and versatility make this gemstone a preferred choice in all types of jewelry designs for both men and women. GemPundit’s exclusive Rubellite jewelry collection includes Rubellite ring, Rubellite pendant, and Rubellite bracelet.

Available in an array of pink to red shades, Rubellite gemstone is becoming a popular choice for rings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, earrings, etc. GemPundit provides customization service to our valuable customers where our team of CAD experts designs the Rubellite jewelry including Rubellite necklace, earrings, ring, bracelet, band, etc. as per the needs of the customer.

Cleaning and Care

With a hardness of 7 - 7.5 on the Mohs scale, Rubellite has excellent durability and stability. Normal and gentle care is required to clean Rubellite stone. Exposure to extensive heat, ultrasonic cleaning, and chemicals should be avoided. The stone can be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft brush or as recommended by the gem experts.

Rubellite Quality

Rubellite is recognized for its exceptional red hue with a slight purple tint, vitreous luster, brilliance, and elegance. Not every Red or Pink Tourmaline is a Rubellite. It is important to understand that only the rarest, finest, and best quality Red or Pink Tourmalines with alluring beauty are Rubellite gemstones. Certain parameters determine the quality of Rubellite and based on these parameters, the Rubellite value, quality, and authenticity can be evaluated. The parameters include:

• Origin

  : The finest and best gem-quality Rubellite is found in the mines of Russia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), Madagascar (Andilamena), Mozambique, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and the USA (California). Due to its vibrant and deep purple-red hue and excellent clarity, Brazilian Rubellite is considered of the highest and best quality whereas clean and good quality Rubellite stones are produced from African deposits.

• Color

  : Rubellite exhibits elegant and vibrant deep red with a purplish tint and purplish-pink hue. Pink Rubellite Tourmaline and Red Rubellite Tourmaline bearing rich color with deeper purplish tone and excellent saturation are generally considered the best and finest quality Rubellite.

• Clarity

  : Rubellite displays a transparent, translucent, and opaque appearance. It grows in an environment rich in liquids and some of these liquids are often captured in the form of inclusions during crystal growth. The best quality Rubellite is often transparent and is likely to have imperfections and flaws. The inclusions occur in the form of hollow tubes, needles, irregular threads like gas or liquid inclusions in a mesh-like pattern.

• Cut

  : A gem cutter always looks for a cut that enhances the color and brings optimum clarity to the raw Rubellite crystal without causing much weight loss. Rubellite can easily be cut into oval and round shapes whereas Rubellite in highly customised shapes and cuts are less in number and are not much preferred due to excess wastage of the gemstone. Low-quality Rubellite raw stones are often shaped as cabochons, that is, they are non-faceted polished gemstones with one side dome. The simple and elegant cut accentuates the beauty of the Rubellite and maximizes its value.