This tourmaline is from the Congo & was part of a parcel of rough tourmaline ethically sourced through our block supply chain & was hand cut by Alan Poultney.
 
The tourmaline:
 
Invent No: APD502P 0008
 
Estimated weights colours & clarities
Estimated weight: 8.37cts
Cut: cushion step cut
Estimated Colour: transparent green
Colour  Distribution: even
Hue: medium
Tone: medium
Estimated Clarity: LI (Lightly Included)
Brilliance: 98%
Girdle: Polished
Dimensions:   16.22mm x 9.72mm x 7.80mm
                           (Length x width x depth)
Refractive Indices: 1.610  -  1.698
Specific Gravity: 2.82-3.90
Hardness: 7 - 7.5
Orign: Congo Africa
Treatment: No evidence of heat treatment