Rainbow tourmaline - image 1
Photo by Mark Cross

Rainbow tourmaline

This one stood out to me due to the incredibly unique color zoning - four distinct colors in one crystal. The color shifts from peach to vibrant green, both in gem transparency, then to blue, then to red. Most multicolor tourmalines that I've seen tend to be a blend of similar colors. The sharp zoning on this one is striking. Sold in 2023.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm
Weight20 grams
Added on05/19/2025
LocalityDR Congo, North Kivu, Rubaya
Current owner
Mark Cross
Mark Cross
Tucson, Arizona, United States
3 for sale·6 sold

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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.