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Paraíba

Brazil Estado da 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.

História

Heitor Dimas Barbosa descobriu as primeiras turmalinas Paraíba em 1989 após anos de exploração persistente nas colinas do estado da Paraíba. O anúncio causou sensação no mundo das gemas, e os preços subiram astronomicamente à medida que a extensão limitada do depósito se tornou evidente.

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 descobriu as primeiras turmalinas Paraíba em 1989 após anos de exploração persistente nas colinas do estado da Paraíba. O anúncio causou sensação no mundo das gemas, e os preços subiram astronomicamente à medida que a extensão limitada do depósito se tornou evidente.

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