300 carats Pink Tourmaline raw crystals Bulk

What is Tourmaline?

Tourmaline is a versatile mineral group celebrated for its wide range of colors and durability.

• Bi-Color Tourmaline:

• Known as “watermelon tourmaline” due to its striking appearance.

• Highly sought-after and more valuable than most varieties, except for Paraiba tourmaline.

• Composition:

• A complex borosilicate mineral containing aluminum, iron, magnesium, or lithium.

• Crystallizes in the trigonal system with elongated, striated crystals.

• Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale.

• Geological Sources:

• Found in granite pegmatites, metamorphic rocks, and hydrothermal veins.

• Associated with quartz, feldspar, and beryl.

• Main sources: Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan, and Nigeria.

• Optical Properties:

• Exhibits pleochroism (different colors at different angles).

• Some specimens display chatoyancy (cat’s-eye) or asterism (star effect).

• Mystical Beliefs:

• Symbolizes protection, balance, and emotional healing.

• Popular in crystal healing for creativity and harmony.