| Rubellite Tourmaline Rouge | | Author:
| Bowling, Ryan Blauwet, Dudley Falster, Alexander U. Hanson, Sarah L. Hyrsl, Jaroslav Lyckberg, Peter Marensi de Moura, Odulio Jose Novak, Milan Pezzotta, Federico Rossman, George R. Simmons, William B. Staebler, Gloria A. Webber, Karen L. | Photographer:
| Borscheva, Lyubov Blauwet, Dudley Falster, Alexander U. Hyrsl, Jaroslav Marensi de Moura, Odulio Jose Pezzotta, Federico Rossman, George R. Simmons, William B. Appiani, Roberto Bainbridge, Michael Bernardelli, Henrique Budd, Joe Burival, Zbynek Callen, Joaquim Cempírek, Jan Caspari, Claus Chinellato, Matteo Clark, Chip Currier, Rock D'Achiardi, Giovanni Dixon, Mia Drama, Ibrahim Daly, Pat DuBrock, Tom Elliott, James Evans, Charles Fisher, Jesse Flores, Denys Gajowniczek-Praszkier, Joanna Genazzani, Alessandro Keller, Peter C. Koivula, John La Plante, Jesse Le, Thanh Van Lon, Pham Lerner, Marcelo Lognay, Lauriane Lorenzoni, Marco Marshall, John Melo, Bruna F. Miglioli, Antonio Moreira Alves, Jorge Milbauer, Dennis Morrison, Jeff Navarro, Quentin A. Penland, Dane A. Perham, Jane C. Phelan, Joe Picciani, Federico Rossman, Jeri A. Russ, Albert Rustemeyer, Paul Sabino, Lucas Sanchez, Ferdie Scovil, Jeff Theodore Schaller, Waldemar Schegel, C. Tom Scripps, Josie Sowerby, James Spann, Tom Sprague, Ray Sweatt, Dale Thompson, Woody Tonkacheev, Dmitry Valoti, Franco Veselinova, Iva Vlk, Jan Udezi, Brighten Watzl, Anton Weldon, Robert Wilson, Wendell E. Wittig, Jorg Yoder, Glynda Zahradnícek, Lukás | Editor:
| Falster, Alexander U. Hanson, Sarah L. Simmons, William B. Staebler, Gloria A. Webber, Karen L. Bunk, Dave | Illustrator:
| Besse, William W. Funk, Meghan K. | ISBN: | 978-0-9836323-9-9 | Publication Date: | Sep 2019 | Publisher: | Lithographie, Ltd.
| Book Format: | Paperback | List Price: | USD $40.00 | Book Description:
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Taking its name from the Latin rubellus, meaning "reddish," rubellite was rare in the ancient world. Its unique properties set it apart from other hard, red gemstones, generically known then as "ruby" or "carbuncle." That distinction was lost during the Dark Ages but revived in the Enlightenment, as science undertook its quest to understand the nature of things. For two and a half centuries, rubellite has had a part of that great unraveling.Today "rubellite" refers to the pink to red... More DescriptionTaking its name from the Latin rubellus, meaning "reddish," rubellite was rare in the ancient world. Its unique properties set it apart from other hard, red gemstones, generically known then as "ruby" or "carbuncle." That distinction was lost during the Dark Ages but revived in the Enlightenment, as science undertook its quest to understand the nature of things. For two and a half centuries, rubellite has had a part of that great unraveling.Today "rubellite" refers to the pink to red variety of tourmaline, a large group of borosilicates. Coveted most for its endless combinations of vivid colors, just a handful of species -elbaite, liddicoatite, rossmanite -form rubellite, which is found as large, gemmy, euhedral crystals in pegmatites across the globe.With articles covering history, culture, science, and localities, our expert authors explore the fascinating world of rubellite and its complicated mineral family. Extraordinary imageryilluminates their stories, enticing readers into the paradox of rubellite and its tourmaline brethren. | |