鲜艳的西瓜碧玺 • 2.25 克拉 • 圆润的三角形霓虹粉色核心与强烈绿色边缘 - 高度: 8.5 mm - 宽度: 8.5 mm- 0.45 g - (1)

DESCRIPTION:
This Watermelon Tourmaline slice reveals a broad raspberry pink centre enclosed within a contrasting green surround. The central colour occupies a prominent part of the exposed face, giving the specimen an immediate visual focus. A pale transitional boundary separates the two principal zones, creating a layered composition in which pink, near colourless tones and green remain individually readable.

The pink core is particularly expressive. Its softly angular outline echoes the rounded triangular shape of the slice, establishing an attractive relationship between the internal zoning and the exterior silhouette. Under softer illumination, the centre presents a deeper rose to raspberry tone, while stronger light reveals brighter pink areas and reflective internal details.

The surrounding green zone provides a complementary frame. Its appearance ranges from subdued olive green to a lighter yellowish green according to illumination and viewing direction. Variations across this outer band introduce depth, with darker peripheral areas contrasting against the more luminous portions through which light passes.

Between the pink centre and green surround, a pale band softens the transition while preserving clear colour separation. This feature becomes especially noticeable in the illuminated views, where it outlines the central pink zone. Together, the three regions create a recognisable watermelon pattern with an appealing balance between a substantial coloured centre and its surrounding border.

The slice also offers a distinct three dimensional presence. Oblique views reveal its thickness and the closely spaced linear textures visible along the lateral surfaces. These views complement the frontal colour pattern, allowing the specimen to be appreciated as a section of a crystal with depth, surface character and changing reflections.

Fine internal features contribute further individuality. Reflective lines and inclusions become visible as the lighting changes, producing an intricate texture across the coloured body. The combination of a broad pink centre, contrasting green border, pale transition and rounded triangular outline gives this specimen a cohesive identity from multiple viewing directions.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Weight: 0.45 g
• Weight in carats: 2.25 ct
• Dimensions: 8.5 × 8.5 × 3.5 mm
• Mineral group: Tourmaline
• Variety: Watermelon Tourmaline
• Form: Crystal slice
• Outline: Rounded triangular profile
• Colour zoning: Pink central zone surrounded by a pale transitional band and green outer zone
• Core colour: Rose pink to raspberry pink
• Outer colour: Olive green to pale yellowish green, depending on illumination
• Transparency: Translucent to locally transparent
• Lustre: Vitreous
• Internal features: Visible inclusions and fine reflective internal structures
• Lateral features: Closely spaced linear surface textures

NOTABLE POINTS:
• Broad Raspberry Pink Centre
The substantial central colour zone gives the specimen a strong focal point and defines its visual character.

• Recognisable Watermelon Pattern
Pink and green remain clearly differentiated, presenting the characteristic colour arrangement associated with watermelon tourmaline.

• Pale Transitional Boundary
A light band outlines the pink centre and introduces an additional layer between the principal colours.

• Contrasting Green Surround
The outer zone frames the pink core with a combination of softer green areas and deeper peripheral tones.

• Expressive Response to Illumination
Changes in lighting reveal deeper raspberry tones or brighter pink reflections, accompanied by variations in the surrounding green.

• Rounded Triangular Outline
The external silhouette complements the shape of the central colour zone, giving the slice an attractive visual coherence.

• Visible Three Dimensional Form
Angled views reveal the thickness of the specimen and provide a different appreciation of its proportions.

• Textured Lateral Surfaces
Closely spaced linear details catch the light along the sides and add interest beyond the frontal colour pattern.

• Individual Internal Detail
Fine inclusions and reflective structures create a distinctive texture within the coloured body.

• Complementary Viewing Angles
Frontal views emphasise the zoning, while oblique views bring together colour, depth and surface reflections.

COLLECTOR’S INTEREST:
This specimen offers an appealing example of watermelon tourmaline in which the pink centre plays a particularly prominent role. Its relationship with the pale transitional band and green surround creates a composition that is immediately readable, while closer inspection reveals variations in tone and internal texture. The rounded triangular outline further strengthens its individual identity.

The thickness of the slice adds another dimension to its collector appeal. Viewed obliquely, it retains a clear sense of crystalline volume, with the lateral textures complementing the exposed colour pattern. This combination makes the specimen engaging both as a study of colour zoning and as a mineral display piece with interest from several directions.

LAPIDARY POTENTIAL:
The present slice format already showcases the principal colour arrangement. For a bespoke jewellery concept, a protective setting that leaves the face visible and permits light to reach the reverse could highlight the pink centre and surrounding green. Any setting or finishing work would require direct assessment by an experienced lapidary or jeweller.

Maintaining the current outline would preserve the relationship between the core, transitional band and outer zone. The specimen’s strongest visual qualities are already expressed together in its existing form, making preservation of that complete composition an attractive approach..

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