Rubellite is the red or pink variety of tourmaline and is a member of elbaite.

[4] Notable countries where rubellite can be mined include Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nigeria, Russia, and the United States.

[4] Rubellite is named after the Latin word rubellus, meaning "reddish".

[1] Rubellite crystals were known in Europe when specimens were imported from the East as early as Roman times, however these rubellite specimens were confused with other red gemstones, such as some garnets and spinels.

[7][8] The most valuable specimens are colored red and lack brown.