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Paraíba

Brazil Estado de Paraíba Legendary Active mining

Paraíba is the origin of one of the most extraordinary gemstone discoveries of the 20th century: the neon blue-green Paraíba tourmaline, colored by copper and manganese. These electric, almost glowing tourmalines are among the rarest and most valuable colored stones in the world, with top specimens commanding over $50,000 per carat. The original deposit in the São José da Batalha mine is nearly depleted, making authentic Brazilian Paraíba stones extremely scarce.

Histórico

Heitor Dimas Barbosa descubrió las primeras turmalinas Paraíba en 1989 tras años de exploración persistente en las colinas del estado de Paraíba. El anuncio causó sensación en el mundo gemológico y los precios se dispararon de forma astronómica a medida que se hizo evidente la limitada extensión del yacimiento.

Notable Gems

Paraíba Tourmaline

Gemstones from this Origin

various

Paraíba Tourmaline (Cuprian Elbaite)

Hardness: 7,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What gemstones come from Paraíba?
Notable gemstones from Paraíba include Paraíba Tourmaline (Cuprian Elbaite).
What is the quality tier of Paraíba?
Paraíba is classified as a legendary quality mining origin.
Is mining still active in Paraíba?
Yes, mining is currently active in Paraíba, Brazil.
What is the mining history of Paraíba?
Heitor Dimas Barbosa descubrió las primeras turmalinas Paraíba en 1989 tras años de exploración persistente en las colinas del estado de Paraíba. El anuncio causó sensación en el mundo gemológico y los precios se dispararon de forma astronómica a medida que se hizo evidente la limitada extensión del

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