Fantastic Tricolor Tourmaline Gemstone from Brazil, 3.85 cts., 12x6 mm., Bar Shape

Gem: Tourmaline (Tricolor)
Weight: 3.85 cts.
Size: 12.2 x 6.6 mm.
Color: Orange, Pink and Colorless
Clarity: I
Cut: Bar
Locality: Brazil
Treatment: None

This beautiful tricolor Tourmaline from Brazil is an excellent example of the unique nature of Tourmaline. Multi-color gemstones are something remarkable to see in hand that a stone can naturally be multiple colors at the same time. This is caused by the chemistry of the chromophores inside the Tourmaline and the growth of the crystals. This stone displays bright orange and bright pink with a colorless tip! Colorless Tourmaline is called Ahcroite and is rare! This gem is fantastic and would be a terrific addition to any gem collection. Multi-color gemstones are incredibly desirable for jewelry as well. I love Tourmaline in particular, but this stone is quite a beautiful gem. Enjoy!