Tourmaline is a mineral from the cyclosilicate family. With the chemical formula Al_6 Y_3 Na [(Si_6 O_{18}) (BO_3)_3 (OH, F)_4], with Y=Mg, (Fe, Mn) or (Li, Al), tourmaline crystallizes in the crystal system trigonal with rhombohedral network in rods or elongated needles with triangular section and curved faces. It has no cleavage and its fracture is conchoidal. Its name comes from “turmali” or “toromalli” in Sinhalese.
A tourmaline can be composed of several colors.
Tourmaline is a common mineral in igneous and metamorphic rocks, as well as high temperature hydrothermal veins. Mineral characteristic of pegmatites.
Tourmaline is used, among other things, in model making, particularly in arsenal model making, to blacken brass and give it the appearance of iron. It is also used in jewelry for colored varieties. Formerly used to clean pipes thanks to its piezoelectric effect. It also has pyroelectric properties, so when heated, its two ends build up opposite electrical charges, which can attract dust via static electricity.
Tourmaline is also used in mining exploration as a geological precursor to the formation of gold deposits. This mineral is also found in hair straighteners [ref. necessary]. Indeed, tourmaline has the property of producing negative ions when heated, negative ions eliminate static electricity.
Symbolic
Tourmaline weddings symbolize 52 years of marriage in French folklore
Stones calibrated for jewelry at +/- 0.05 mm.
Average weight: 1.9 mm (0.03 cts) - 2.0 mm (0.03 cts) - 2.1 mm (0.04 cts) - 2.2 mm (0.04 cts) - 2.5 mm (0.06 cts) - 2, 8 mm (0.10 cts) - 3.0 mm (0.10 cts) - 3.2 mm (0.12 cts) - 3.8 mm (0.18 cts) - 4.0 mm (0.23 cts) -
Comes with certificate of authenticity
Beautiful pink color without inclusion.
Main color | Pink |
Average Weight (Carats) | 0.03-0.23 ct |
Form | Round |
stone clarity | IF |
Type of stone | Tourmaline |
Chandelier | Excellent |
Origin | Brazil |
Hardness | 7-7.5 |
Density | 3.0-3.2 |
Refractive index | 1.62 - 1.68 |
Treatment | Not heated |
Certificate of authenticity | A Jewelry |
Type of product | Mineral |
Audience | Mixed |
Mark | A Jewelry |
Ref | TMPL_SKU005353 |
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