Tourmaline, known as the gemstone-grade elbaite, contains different chemical elements that produce various colors, renowned for its vibrant and colorful hues, making it a favorite among jewelry enthusiasts. Tourmaline is also an energy stone with magnetic and electric fields, which is very helpful for relationships and health.
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Popular Types of Tourmaline
Indicolite Tourmaline
Indicolite
Indicolite refers to all blue tourmalines, including light blue, sea blue, greenish blue, and deep blue; the purer the blue, the higher the value, making it one of the most precious varieties in the tourmaline family.
Bicolor Tourmaline
Bi-colored
A single tourmaline can have two or more colors, with gradient or contrasting color effects, and those with red and green colors, resembling a watermelon, are referred to as watermelon tourmaline.
Rubellite
Rubellite
Rubellite, also known as rose tourmaline or red tourmaline, can range in color from light pink to deep red like a ruby, with the most vibrant ruby-like colors being the most precious.
King of Tourmaline
Paraiba Tourmaline
Paraiba
Paraiba is the rarest and most precious type in the tourmaline family; its lake-like blue-green color, due to high levels of "copper" and "manganese," exhibits a neon luster that stands out among other blue tourmalines. The production of Paraiba is extremely limited, and high-quality Paraiba can rival the price of untreated pigeon blood rubies, earning it the title of "King of Tourmaline."
