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Green Tourmaline

Green tourmaline, a captivating gemstone, is celebrated for its rich and varied green hues. Ranging from pale mint to deep emerald, its colors evoke the lushness of nature. This semi-precious stone is prized for its rarity and vibrant appearance.

Often associated with vitality and growth, green tourmaline is a popular choice in jewelry, adding a touch of elegance and natural beauty to any piece.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GREEN TOURMALINE

Green Tourmaline, also known as Verdelite, is a stunning gemstone that symbolizes life, nature, and energy with its vibrant green color. It's a popular choice for luxury jewelry due to its wide range of colors, allowing designers to create unique and standout pieces. Here's a closer look at Green Tourmaline, including its attributes, value, sources, properties, and care

 

GREEN TOURMALINE ATTRIBUTES

Mineral Tourmaline (Verdelite)
Chemistry A(D3)G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Color Green - Vivid Green
Refractive Index 1.624 - 1.644
Birefringence 0.018 - 0.040
Specific Gravity 3.06
Mohs Hardness 7.0 - 7.5
 

Green Tourmaline Value

Tourmalines are valued for their clarity and color, and Green Tourmaline is no exception. It's essential to choose Green Tourmalines with good clarity to maintain their value as a long-term investment. Green Tourmalines often have a dark black C-Axis, which results in rectangular cuts. Other shapes are rarer to find in intense vivid green colors.

 

Green Tourmaline Sources

Green Tourmaline is the most common variety of tourmaline and can be found in all localities that produce tourmaline. Prominent sources include Brazil (the oldest mines supplying green tourmaline), Nigeria (similar material to Brazilian stones), Namibia (high-quality tourmaline with blue undertones), Mozambique (best quality green tourmaline with an open C-Axis), and Congo (new productions of tourmaline at great prices).

 

Properties of Green Tourmaline

Tourmalines, including Green Tourmaline, exhibit the double refraction effect, a unique property specific to tourmaline gemstones. Green Tourmaline is known for its durability, making it suitable for everyday wear. Cleaning Green Tourmaline jewelry can be done with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid mechanical cleaning to prevent shattering the stones.

 

Green Tourmaline Care

Tourmaline jewelry are very durable for everyday wear but should be worn with caution as a drop on concrete may cause physical damage to the stone.
Clean your Tourmaline jewelry with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid mechanical cleaning, as it can shatter the stones. If you are unsure, then take your Tourmaline to be professionally cleaned.