Collection: Tourmaline

Tourmaline is a versatile and highly sought-after gemstone known for its wide range of colors, durability, and metaphysical properties. It is a crystalline boron silicate mineral that comes in various compositions, making it one of the most diverse gemstones.

Qualities of Tourmaline

1. Color Variety – Tourmaline is famous for its incredible spectrum of colors, including:

   • Pink & Red (Rubellite) – Highly valued, often confused with ruby.
   • Green (Verdelite) – Varies from pale to deep emerald green.
   • Blue (Indicolite) – Rare and highly prized.
   • Black (Schorl) – Most common, known for its protective properties.
   • Watermelon Tourmaline – Features pink, white, and green in one crystal.
   • Paraiba Tourmaline – A neon blue-green variety with copper traces, extremely rare and expensive.

2. Hardness & Durability – It has a Mohs hardness of 7–7.5, making it durable for jewelry but still requiring care.

3. Pleochroism – Tourmaline exhibits strong pleochroism, meaning its color changes when viewed from different angles.

4. Clarity & Transparency – Some varieties, like rubellite, often contain inclusions, while others, like green tourmaline, are usually clearer.

5. Luster & Brilliance – It has a vitreous luster, giving it a bright and reflective appearance.

6. Electromagnetic Properties – Tourmaline is pyroelectric (generates electricity when heated) and piezoelectric (produces electric charge when pressured).

7. Fluorescence – Some tourmalines (especially pink and red) fluoresce under UV light.

8. Crystal Structure – It forms in a hexagonal (trigonal) system, often with elongated, striated crystals.

Tourmaline’s Metaphysical & Healing Properties

• Black Tourmaline (Schorl) – Known for protection and absorbing negative energy.
• Pink Tourmaline – Associated with love, compassion, and emotional healing.
• Green Tourmaline – Linked to prosperity, vitality, and physical health.
• Blue Tourmaline (Indicolite) – Represents communication and mental clarity.
• Watermelon Tourmaline – Encourages emotional balance and self-love.

Tourmaline Origins & Sources

Major sources include:

• Brazil (produces the finest Paraiba tourmalines).
• Afghanistan & Pakistan (vibrant pink and green varieties).
• Madagascar & Sri Lanka (varied colors).
• Africa (Mozambique & Nigeria) (high-quality rubellite and green tourmaline).

Tourmaline in Jewelry

Tourmaline is used in rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Since it comes in various colors, it can be paired beautifully with different metals and gemstones.

Jewelry Care Tips

• Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Store separately to prevent scratches.
• Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft brush.

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