TOURMALINE

'Tourmaline' The Symbol of Prosperity

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The fact of TOURMALINE

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

(Ca,K,Na)(Al,Fe,Li,Mg,Mn)3(Al,Cr, Fe,V)6(BO3)3(Si,Al,B)6O18(OH,F)4

MOHS HARDNESS

7 - 7.5

Mineral

Silicate

BELIEF & BIRTHSTONE

- Tourmaline represent October birthdays -

Its believed to bring luck to the wearer and eliminate the sadness. Moreover, Tourmaline is the symbol of prosperity, peace and balance.

QUALITY FACTORS

Color

Most famous colors are pink and green.

Clarity

Transparent to opaque.

Cut

Tourmalines are typically cut as faceted gemstones, though they can also be seen as cabochons and slices.