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Rubellite
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Rubellite is the red or pink variety of tourmaline and is a member of elbaite. Rubellite is also the rarest gem in its family.[2] It is occasionally mistaken for ruby.[3] These gems typically contain inclusions.[4]
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Category | Tourmaline[1] |
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Color | Red, pink, pinkish, violet-red |
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Notable countries where rubellite can be mined include Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nigeria, Russia, and the United States.[4]