Elbaite Gem Stone

​Mineral Class: Elbaite (a species of the tourmaline group). ​Cut: Elongated emerald/baguette cut, specifically styled to align with the crystal's natural growth axis and display the dual coloration. ​Color Zoning: The gradient occurs when trace elements (such as manganese, iron, or titanium) shift in concentration during the gem's formation underground. ​Hardness: 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, giving it good durability for jewelry wear. Color Separation: Highly distinct, sharp color divisions with vibrant saturation command higher value. ​Clarity: High-clarity bi-color tourmalines are rare, as color-zoned crystals frequently contain stress fractures or liquid inclusions along the transition zone. ​Origins: Fine bi-color tourmalines are commonly mined in Brazil, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Afghanistan. #Bi-colortourmaline #Elbaite #​Polychrome #gemstone #​Multi-color #crystal #Color #zoning #​Gradientgem #​Tealandmagenta #Blue-pink #hue​Facetedemerald #cut #​Vitreous #luster​Pleochroism #Loosegemstone #​Collectorgemstone #Customfaceted #gem #High-clarity #tourmaline #​Octoberbirthstone #Cyclosilicatemineral​ #Pegmatitegem #​Lithium-richtourmaline #​TraceelementzoningManganeseIron​ #Mohshardness7–75