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Elbaite from Rubaya, North Kivu, DR Congo

Gem tourmaline with a cool complex termination and touch of purple at the termination

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
Weight11 grams
Added on04/18/2026
LocalityDR Congo, North Kivu, Rubaya

Current owner

Brody Fugere
Brody Fugere
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026

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Tourmaline
Mineral guide
Learn about Elbaite
color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.
Tourmaline
Regional guide
Tourmaline from Rubaya, Dr Congo
Rubaya tourmaline, North Kivu, DRC, elbaite crystals with glassy luster, sharp terminations, and vivid pink to green colors prized by serious collectors.
Locality guide
Rubaya
Rubaya, DR Congo: renowned for elbaite tourmaline from rare-metal pegmatites; transparent, color-zoned crystals with glassy luster, prized by collectors.