Pink Tourmaline · Facet Rough · 6.0 ct · Untreated

This natural pink tourmaline from Afghanistan is an attractive piece of facet-grade rough that combines a pleasing crystal shape with a vivid pink color. Even in its natural state, the transparent crystal reveals the lively appearance that has made Afghan tourmalines highly regarded among gem cutters and collectors worldwide.

Weighing 6.00 carats, the crystal offers an excellent starting point for creating a custom faceted gemstone. Its transparent body and slightly included clarity provide the opportunity to produce a finished stone with vibrant color and impressive brilliance through careful planning and precision cutting. With an estimated 70% facetable volume, a significant portion of the original crystal can be preserved while optimizing the final design.

The crystal’s proportions allow for a variety of cutting possibilities. Oval, cushion, radiant, or other precision-cut designs could all take advantage of the available material, depending on the cutter’s preferred balance between weight retention and optical performance. An estimated yield of approximately 30% makes this rough well suited for creating a beautifully sized finished gemstone for custom jewelry or a private gemstone collection.

Afghanistan is recognized as one of the world’s premier sources of fine tourmaline, producing crystals admired for their transparency and vibrant natural colors. Untreated specimens such as this preserve their original beauty exactly as they formed, making every finished gemstone a unique expression of nature.

Specifications

• Stone type: Natural Tourmaline
• Origin: Afghanistan
• Weight: 6.00 ct
• Dimensions: 9.5 × 9.5 × 8.2 mm
• Treatment: Untreated
• Clarity: Slightly Included
• Color: Pink
• Transparency: Transparent
• Rough Type: Crystal
• Facet Potential: Facet Grade
• Facetable Volume: ~70%
• Estimated Yield: ~30%