Organic Shaped Green Tourmaline
The pictures of this outstanding green tourmaline just don't do it justice! It is 4.32 cts, slightly yellowish green and is eye-clean. It was cut by master gem cutter Alexander Kreis of Kreis Jewelers in Dusseldorf Germany. The organic leaf shape of this gem makes it extra special.
Please contact us if you are interested in having us design a setting for this beautiful tourmaline.
About Tourmaline
Tourmaline comes in a wide variety of exciting colors. In fact, tourmaline has one of the widest color ranges of any gem species, occurring in various shades of virtually every hue.
Hardness and Toughness
Gem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale. The numbers are based on the relative ease or difficulty with which one mineral can be scratched by another. But the Mohs scale is deceptive. The steps between the minerals are not evenly spaced. For example, diamond is only one number away, but it’s many times harder than gems in the corundum family. Tourmaline ranks 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. Its toughness is considered Fair.
Stability
Tourmaline is generally stable to light and isn’t affected by exposure to chemicals, but heat can damage a tourmaline. High heat can alter the color, and sudden temperature change (thermal shock) can cause fracturing.
Care & Cleaning
Warm, soapy water is the best method for cleaning tourmaline. The use of ultrasonic and steam cleaners is not recommended.