Tourmaline Gemstone
What is the Tourmaline?
Tourmaline is a family of minerals that has various types of color, belonging to the class of Silicates. The name Tourmaline derives from the Sinhalese term Turmal which means stone of multiple colors.
Those who appreciate multicolored semi-precious stones are particularly attracted to Tourmalines.
The very rare and popular Paraiba Tourmaline has a shimmering blue-green color. In addition, there are Tourmalines of rosaceous to deep red color very similar to rubies. This gem is also present in dark green, very similar to the emerald.
Tourmaline Mineral
Tourmaline is the expression of a family of minerals including Elbaite, Schorl, and Dravite, together with the lesser-known Uvite, Liddicoatite, and Buergerite. These minerals share a typical crystal structure and similar physical properties but vary enormously in chemical composition. The coexistence and sharing of this set of properties generate gems of great value in the various colors.
Among the characteristics of tourmaline, pyroelectricity and piezoelectricity are distinguished. That is the ability to be charged with electricity by the action of pressure or heat: for this reason, some varieties of tourmalines, mainly black ones, are used to construct precision instruments, pressure gauges, and gauges.
What is the Tourmaline?
Tourmaline is a family of minerals that has various types of color, belonging to the class of Silicates. The name Tourmaline derives from the Sinhalese term Turmal which means stone of multiple colors.
Those who appreciate multicolored semi-precious stones are particularly attracted to Tourmalines.
The very rare and popular Paraiba Tourmaline has a shimmering blue-green color. In addition, there are Tourmalines of rosaceous to deep red color very similar to rubies. This gem is also present in dark green, very similar to the emerald.
Tourmaline Birthstone & Anniversary
Tourmaline is the gemstone of the month of October.
Tourmaline is traditionally given as a gift for the 8th wedding anniversaries.
Tourmaline Quality Factor
Discover the quality factor of the Tourmaline
The beauty of Tourmaline depends on the quality of the raw mineral highlighted by the master cutter.
We can summarize in 3 points a good quality Tourmaline:
Topaz has countless colors, hues, and saturation, making it a very used and appreciated stone in jewelry.
This gem is highly prized for its brilliance, which is why it is the most prized semiprecious gem.
Topaz usually has very few internal inclusions and therefore belongs to the category of eye-clean gems.
The Brief History of Tourmaline
Tourmaline has been known in Europe since the third century. BC, the magic wand of the Magician Merlin (and many other wizards that count), was a crystal of transparent Tourmaline and various colors.
In the past, this gem was called a “chameleon gem” because it caused great confusion with other precious stones due to its variety of colors.
This confusion is reflected in the historical data that show precious stones for their color, and since the Tourmaline has polychrome characteristics, there are no precise historical references.
Why we love Tourmaline
Tourmaline jewelry
The different colors make Tourmaline a beautiful precious gem for jewelry creators who can create splendid jewels inspired by this characteristic.
Its chromatic properties make it, in any cut, one of the most popular gems in the field of high-quality jewelry.
In particular, the Paraiba variety with its spectacular blue reflections is one of the most spectacular and expensive gems in the world of jewelry.
The lively character of the Paraiba variety is most appreciated after the bud has been cut. The stone has a unique luster and brilliance, making it shine even when the light is faint.
