Faceted Maine Tourmaline Gemstones from Mt. Marie

This diverse suite of Mt. Marie Maine tourmaline gemstones appeared in the Spring 2011 Issue of Gems & Gemology L to R: blue round = 1.05 carats blue rectangular opposed bar = 4.10 carats rubellite oval = 1.59 carats very slightly bluish-green trillion= 3.72 carats green trillion = 1.07 carats
This stunning suite exemplifies Mt. Marie's tonal range and the clarity of the Maine tourmaline in her pockets! L to R: Blue green cushion cut = 8.66 carats Blue trillion cut = 1.09 carats Purplish pink round cut = 3.06 carats Yellow green round cut = 1.68 carats Blue green cushion cut = 12.26 carats
	Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut 69.0 carats FTgre69.0c001 Description: Green tourmaline with a slight bluish tone, faceted, emerald cut, eye clean face up with minor inclusions under crown facets. This is the largest fine faceted gem from Mt. Marie, and is the largest gem tourmaline cut in almost 40 years from Maine material. Size: 33.5 mm L x 16.0 mm w x 13.1 mm h, 69.02 carats Origin: mined at Mt. Marie, gem rough found in the Go-Ahead Pocket, Nov. 28, 2011
	Pink tourmaline Round Cut 1.1 carats FTpkrd1.1c006 Description: Vibrant pink tourmaline, faceted round cut, eye visible inclusions Size: 6.7 mm x 4.3 mm h, 1.11 carats, Origin: mined at Mt. Marie, gem rough found in the Sun Dog Pocket Oct. 26, 2011
	Green Tourmaline Oval Cut 6.21 carats FTgov6.21c019 Description: Green tourmaline, with yellow highlights, faceted oval cut, eye clean face up, minor inclusions under magnification Size: 14.0 mm x 9.9 mm x 6.0 mm h, 6.21 carats Origin: mined at Mt. Marie, gem rough found on June 26, 2009, Abby's Wedding Pocket.
	Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut 13.7 carats FTbcff13.7c5100 Description: Bicolor green and pink tourmaline, faceted free-form cut, visibly included Size: 15.0 mm x 12.0 mm x 9.5 mm h, 13.72 carats Origin: mined at Mt. Marie, gem rough found in the Go-Ahead Pocket, Nov. 28, 2011
	Greenish Blue Tourmaline Round Cut 5.12 carats FTgbrd5.12c018 Description: Greenish blue tourmaline, faceted round cut, eye clean face up, minor inclusions under magnification Size: 11.0 mm x 7.1 mm h, 5.12 carats, Origin: mined at Mt. Marie, gem rough found on June 26, 2009, Abby's Wedding Pocket.
	Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut 9.49 carats FTgcu9.49c020 Description: Green tourmaline with yellow green highlights, faceted cushion cut, eye clean face up, minor inclusions under magnification Size: 14.0 mm x 11.2 mm x 9.4 mm h, 9.49 carats, Origin: mined at Mt. Marie, gem rough found in the May Day Pocket, May 1, 2011.
	Pink Tourmaline Round Cut 8.4 carats FTpkrd8.4c004 Description: Pink, with raspberry highlights, tourmaline, faceted round cut, eye clean face up with minor inclusions under magnification Size: 12.8 mm x 8.9 mm h, 8.41 carats Origin: mined at Mt. Marie, gem rough found in the Sun Dog Pocket Oct. 26, 2011
	Champagne Tourmaline Cushion Cut 11.6 carats FTchcu11.6c003 Description: Champagne tourmaline, faceted cushion cut, eye clean face up with minor inclusions under crown facets Size: 14.3 mm x 14.3 mm x 9.5 mm h, 11.61 carats Origin: mined at Mt. Marie, gem rough found in the Sun Dog Pocket Oct. 26, 2011