Description
Rubellite (on Matrix)
Pink to red natural colour, with individual crystals throughout the matrix, which is composed of Feldspar (variant close to Moonstone).
Feldspar / Moonstone lMatrix.
Rubellite is a not-so-common specimen that belongs to the Tourmaline family of minerals (It usually is a Pink Tourmaline). Chemical formula Na(Li,Al)3Al6B3Si6O27 (OH)3(OH,F) with additional traces of manganese.
This Specimen suits the hobbyist and seasoned collectors alike.