Rubellite
Rubellite
The rubellite is a particularly beautiful gemstone from the colourful family of the tourmalines. Tourmalines are all related gemstones where the different colored stones are named by adding the color to the term. Red colored tourmalines are basically called red tourmalines. Pink tourmalines, green tourmalines and Paraiba tourmalines are all very popular forms. However there is an exception here where not all red tourmalines are called rubellites. Rubellite comes from the Latin name ‘rubellus’ that means reddish and rubellites are not just red or shocking pink tourmalines. There is a criterion to be followed and met for a red tourmaline to be called a rubellite tourmaline.
Basically, gemstones tend to change color based on the light source. However this does not exist in the case of true rubellites. This means that the rubellite tends to shine as intensely in artificial light as it does in daylight. In the case of red or pink tourmaline, the stone tends to display a tinge of brown in the presence of artificial light. Rubellites are found in abundance in Brazil, Mozambique, Nigeria, Madagascar and Pakistan. There is also a rubellite mine in the USA. Today rubellite tourmaline is one of the most popular gemstones available and fits well with almost any jewelry.
Rubellites are quite rare and have only become popular in the last few centuries. Some of the Russian Crown Jewels from the 17th century, once thought to be rubies, are actually fine examples of rubellite gemstones.
Rubellites are believed to strengthen love and devotion as well as inspire creativity. Rubellite gemstones are also thought to help reduce stress, tension and anxiety.