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Natural Tourmaline

Tourmaline is a gemstone noted for the large and unsurpassed range of colors in which it occurs. It is a tough stone hard enough to be used for a pendant or a ring. Tourmaline may be heated to enhance it's color. The treatment is permanent and accepted in the trade, On our web site we are usually quite specific about which variety of tourmaline we are referring to. Tourmaline is the family name which includes the following varieties; chrome (green), indicolite (blue), rubelite (red), dravite (brown), achroite (colorless), and siberite (reddish-violet). Yellow and green tourmalines are simply called tourmaline with the color as a prefix.


  • There are 197 Tourmaline gemstones available at Multicolour.com
  • Tourmaline(s) are organized in the following categories: CloseoutMixed LotPairSingle,  gemstones.
  • Our most expensive Tourmaline is USD 25134.77 and largest Tourmaline weight is CTS 58.62.
  • Our cheapest Tourmaline is USD 9.72 and smallest Tourmaline weight is CTS 1.04.

Find your Tourmaline

Our Tourmaline(s) are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. 197 Tourmaline(s), too many to look through? You may select any combination of search options. Colors grade into each other and you can search for more than one color at once. For a better selection, try selecting two or three colors, -- your first choice plus the two closest colors.

Shape Length (mm) Width (mm)
Category Weight (cts) Price (USD)
Color range
orangy red
slightly yellowish green
red-orange or orange-red
green
reddish orange
bluish green
yellowish orange
very strongly bluish green
orangy yellow
green-blue or blue-green
yellow
purple
greenish yellow
red-purple or purple-red
yellow-green or green-yellow
strongly purplish red
strongly yellowish green
slightly purplish red
yellowish green
red

Tourmaline Profile

Color information: blue, bluish green, green, greenish blue, green-blue or blue-green, greenish yellow, orangy red, red, red-orange or orange-red, red-purple or purple-red, slightly purplish red, slightly yellowish green, strongly purplish red, strongly yellowish green, very slightly bluish green, yellowish green, yellow-green or green-yellow, colorless, brown, pink
Refractive Index: 1.624(+.005, -.005) - 1.644(+.006, -.006)
Chemical Composition: (NaCa)(LI,MgFe,Al)9B3Si6(O,OH)31
Hardness: 7-7.5
Density: 3.06 (.05, +.15)
Crystal Group: Hexagonal
Ocurrence: Brazil, East Africa, Nigeria, Madagascar, U.S.A.
Sign of the Zodiac: N/A
Month of the year: N/A
Anniversary: 8th year
Tourmaline Tourmaline
Tourmaline is the protection stone. Wards off fear and negativity and protects on all levels. Enhances inspiration and encourages self-confidence and understanding. The different coloured tourmalines are wonderful stones to use with the corresponding chakras so it is not surprising that in this day and age many people are drawn to tourmalines. Pink Tourmaline promotes female balance and protection. Green Tourmaline promotes male balance. According to legend, all colors of tourmaline protect the wearer against many dangers and misfortune.

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