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THIS IS ONE OF THE CLEANEST PARAIBA THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED MORE PHOTOS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION 1.54 Carats GIA Certified Green Paraiba Tourmaline From Mozambique Paraíba tourmaline is one of the most celebrated gemstones in modern gemology, renowned for its electric neon colors produced by copper within the crystal structure. Originally discovered in Brazil in the late 1980s, copper-bearing tourmalines were later found in Mozambique, where some stones exhibit exceptional color and clarity. Mineralogical Information • Mineral species: Elbaite (tourmaline group) • Chemical formula: Na(Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄ • Crystal system: Trigonal • Hardness: 7–7.5 (Mohs) • Refractive index: ~1.614–1.666 • Birefringence: ~0.014–0.021 • Transparency: Transparent Color • Neon green • Blue-green • Electric green • Color caused by trace copper and manganese, producing the characteristic Paraíba “neon glow” Origin • Mozambique, East Africa • Deposits discovered in the early 2000s producing copper-bearing tourmalines similar to Brazilian Paraíba material Appearance and Optical Properties • Exceptional brilliance and transparency • Strong pleochroism typical of tourmaline • High clarity in this example, which is notable because Paraíba tourmalines often contain visible inclusions • Bright vitreous luster with remarkable light return Rarity • Copper-bearing Paraíba tourmaline is considered one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world • Stones above 1 carat with strong color and good clarity are particularly desirable Collector Notes • This 1.54 ct GIA-certified stone stands out for its exceptional clarity, which is uncommon in Paraíba tourmalines • The combination of clean transparency, vivid neon green color, and verified copper-bearing composition makes it especially attractive to collectors and fine jewelry designers • Well-cut stones in this size range often display the famous “electric glow” effect, a hallmark of fine Paraíba tourmaline