Tourmalines

Multi-Tourmalines

Tourmaline is a versatile and beautiful gemstone with a fascinating range of colors and properties. Tourmaline is known for its wide range of colors and is prized for its beauty and metaphysical properties.

It is known for its wide range of colors, including pink, red, green, blue, and multicolored varieties. For e.g., Watermelon tourmaline has a pink center surrounded by a green outer layer, that resembles a slice of watermelon.

Moreover, some tourmalines can also change color depending upon the lighting conditions. It is typically transparent to translucent with few visible inclusions. Tourmaline is relatively durable with a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. Thus, it is suitable for everyday wear in jewellery.

Tourmaline is found in many locations around the world, including Brazil, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Mozambique, and the United States. Each location can produce tourmalines with unique colors and characteristics.

Tourmaline is one of the modern birthstones for October. People born in October can choose from a variety of colors within the tourmaline family, including pink, green, and multicolored varieties. It is believed that Tourmalines have various metaphysical properties such as the ability to protect against negative energy and promote balance and harmony.