Tourmaline – The Rainbow of Gilgit-Baltistan
Tourmaline from Gilgit-Baltistan is renowned for its striking range of colors: from vivid pink rubellites and lush green verdelites to breathtaking bi-color crystals such as watermelon tourmaline. These gemstones reflect the rich diversity of Pakistan’s mineral heritage and are admired for their unique natural zoning and brilliance.
Gemological Profile
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Color: Pink, red, green, blue, and striking bi-color varieties
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Hardness (Mohs): 7–7.5
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Lustre: Vitreous
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Transparency: Transparent to translucent
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Durability: Good — resilient, but requires protection from hard knocks
A Gem of Diversity and Depth
Tourmaline is prized worldwide for its spectrum of hues and unique internal structures. Pakistani tourmalines, especially the fine rubellites and bi-color crystals of Gilgit-Baltistan, stand alongside Brazil and Africa as sources of the finest specimens, often sought after by collectors for their depth of color and rarity.
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Birthstone: October
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Zodiac: Libra, Scorpio
Shaped with Precision and Care
At Zeno & Co., our lapidaries highlight the natural character of each tourmaline, paying attention to color zoning and optical effects. By cutting with precision, we enhance brilliance and bring out the gem’s natural contrasts, creating jewels that embody the full harmony of nature’s palette.
Every masterpiece begins with craftsmanship — and culminates in timeless gemstones ready to be cherished for a lifetime.