DESCRIPTION: This exceptional natural Rubellite Tourmaline from the Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil immediately stands out through its extraordinary transparency, intense Neon Pink colour and remarkably well developed natural prismatic architecture. Its elongated crystal form allows light to travel deeply through the specimen, creating brilliant internal reflections and giving the crystal an unmistakably gem quality appearance while remaining completely natural and unpolished. The colour is exceptionally attractive, displaying a vivid Neon Pink to intense Fuchsia Pink throughout much of the crystal. Depending on orientation and illumination, certain areas become even more saturated and luminous, producing almost electric pink reflections along the prism edges and within the transparent interior. The colour remains bright rather than excessively dark, preserving an excellent balance between saturation and light transmission. Transparency is one of the specimen’s strongest qualities. Large areas are remarkably clear and allow the internal architecture to remain visible through considerable depth. Broad transparent windows alternate with natural reflective planes and internal growth features, creating a dynamic optical effect in which light appears to travel through the crystal rather than merely reflecting from its surface. The prismatic morphology is exceptionally well defined. Broad natural crystal faces extend along the length of the specimen and are crossed by pronounced longitudinal growth striations that run parallel to the main crystal axis. These closely spaced structures create strong linear reflections and reinforce the elegant vertical character of the crystal. The upper terminal area preserves its natural growth structure, with subtle stepped development and irregular crystalline relief rather than an artificially polished surface. Together with the strongly striated prism faces, this preserved termination confirms the specimen’s natural mineralogical identity and contributes considerably to its collector character. Originating from the celebrated pegmatitic region of the Vale do Jequitinhonha in Minas Gerais, this crystal combines vivid Neon Pink colour, exceptional transparency, strong vitreous lustre and an elegant elongated form. The result is a highly refined natural tourmaline that displays the visual qualities of fine gem material while retaining the complete character of a collectible mineral specimen. SPECIFICATIONS: • Weight: 0.65 g • Weight in carats: 3.25 ct • Dimensions: 15.5 × 6 × 4 mm • Origin: Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil • Mineral species: Tourmaline • Variety: Rubellite • Mineral group: Elbaite Tourmaline • Crystal system: Trigonal • Crystal habit: Natural elongated prismatic crystal • Colour: Vivid Neon Pink to intense Fuchsia Pink • Colour distribution: Strong and luminous with subtle natural variations in saturation • Transparency: Exceptionally transparent to locally highly translucent • Lustre: Strong vitreous lustre • Natural faces: Broad, well developed prism faces • Termination: Natural terminal surface with preserved stepped growth features • Surface features: Pronounced longitudinal growth striations and natural crystalline relief • Internal features: Natural reflective planes, growth structures and transparent internal windows • Optical response: Exceptional light transmission with intense pink internal reflections • Treatment: None • Condition: Natural, untreated and unpolished crystal NOTABLE POINTS: • Exceptional Neon Pink Colour The crystal displays an intense and highly luminous pink tone with vivid Fuchsia Pink expressions under stronger illumination. • Outstanding Transparency Large portions transmit light exceptionally well, allowing deep observation of the crystal’s internal architecture. • Gem Quality Optical Character The combination of strong colour, transparency and internal brilliance gives the specimen the appearance of natural gem material. • Broad Natural Crystal Faces Well developed prism faces create large reflective surfaces and reinforce the refined morphology of the specimen. • Pronounced Longitudinal Striations Fine parallel growth structures extend vertically along the prism and remain exceptionally well preserved. • Intense Internal Luminosity Light penetrates deeply into the crystal and produces vivid pink reflections throughout the transparent interior. • Strong Vitreous Lustre Natural faces generate bright, crisp reflections that enhance both colour and transparency. • Elegant Elongated Morphology The slender proportions create a powerful vertical presence and beautifully emphasise the crystal’s natural growth direction. • Preserved Natural Termination The upper surface retains natural stepped growth structures and crystalline relief. • Transparent Internal Windows Several orientations reveal remarkably clear zones through which internal structural details remain visible. • Dynamic Light Response Rotation changes the balance between transparent windows, reflective planes and stronger Neon Pink concentrations. • Prestigious Brazilian Provenance The Vale do Jequitinhonha is internationally recognised for producing highly aesthetic gem tourmalines with exceptional colour and clarity. COLLECTOR’S INTEREST: Natural Rubellite crystals become particularly desirable when strong colour saturation is combined with exceptional transparency and well preserved crystal morphology. This specimen achieves that balance particularly well, displaying an intense Neon Pink body while allowing substantial light transmission through its elongated structure. The broad natural prism faces, pronounced longitudinal striations and preserved terminal growth provide clear mineralogical character, while the extraordinary transparency and vivid colour give the crystal a distinctly gem like presence. Its combination of optical quality, morphology and Vale do Jequitinhonha provenance makes it a refined specimen for collectors of fine Brazilian tourmaline. LAPIDARY POTENTIAL: The exceptional transparency, vivid Neon Pink colour and broad clear areas demonstrate evident gem quality potential. However, cutting would permanently sacrifice the elongated natural habit, pronounced longitudinal growth structures and preserved crystal faces that make the specimen particularly distinctive. Its strongest collector identity therefore lies in preservation as a complete natural crystal. ————- Shipping and Handling: All orders are shipped by Portuguese National Post and UPS. • Dispatch time: within 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation to Catawiki • Transit time service: between 2 to 5 business days within europe and worldwide, depending on destination national post. • A tracking number is always provided Photography and transparency: All photographs are taken under controlled lighting conditions using a macro lens, carefully selected to present each specimen as accurately as possible. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation are applied. 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