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1 Ιουλ 2024 · Tourmaline is a fascinating gemstone that is known for its wide range of colors and unique properties. It is a crystalline mineral composed of complex borosilicate compounds and belongs to the cyclosilicate mineral group.
Tourmaline (/ ˈtʊərməlɪn, - ˌliːn / TOOR-mə-lin, -leen) is a crystalline silicate mineral group in which boron is compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. This gemstone comes in a wide variety of colors.
The wide range of compositions and color zoning within crystals causes tourmaline to occur in more colors and color combinations than any other mineral group. Tourmaline is one of the world's most popular gemstones and it serves as a birthstone for the month of October.
19 Οκτ 2024 · In this blog post, we will dive into the intricate structure of tourmaline, its electrical properties, and the various uses that make it a significant player in both the gemstone market and in technological applications.
26 Ιουλ 2022 · Discover the origins, properties, and varieties of tourmaline, and learn the best locations to find this colorful gemstone. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, our guide has everything you need to add tourmaline to your collection today.
16 Σεπ 2021 · Because elbaite is usually found as transparent and very colorful crystals that are large enough to cut into gemstones, it is the variety of tourmaline most people are familiar with. It is named after Elba, Italy where it was first found and described.
People have probably used tourmaline as a gem for centuries, but until the development of modern mineralogy, they identified it as some other stone (ruby, sapphire, emerald, and so forth) based on its coloring. One of the earliest reports of tourmaline in California was in 1892.
