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'Tourmaline' The Symbol of Prosperity

 Polish

 Tourmaline

Rough

Tourmaline 

  

THE FACTS

Mohs Hardness 7 - 7.5
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
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.