This gemstone is known as red tourmaline because of its wide range of colors, from purplish pink to purple-red. Although it is called red tourmaline, not all red tourmalines are rubellite. This name is reserved exclusively for the brightest stones. Due to its beautiful color scheme, the stone is also called the "Stone of the Perfect Heart", which connects it with love and relationships. Due to its high refractive index, regardless of the lighting, it will look amazing and incredibly beautiful.
One of the most interesting properties of this gemstone is its pyroelectric properties. This means that it is charged with an electric current when heated or cooled. This phenomenon occurs because the crystal structure of the stone is polarized when exposed to different temperatures, thereby creating stress. Due to these properties, rubellite is believed to help protect against various harmful energies of everyday life.
Due to its hardness of 7.0–7.5, tourmalines are perfect for jewelry making. However, they should be handled carefully. Avoid rough handling and the use of mechanical cleaning methods.