Green Tourmaline with Clear Quartz Specimen

Description

This well-formed green tourmaline specimen is nestled within a quartz cluster. It is small in size, but abundant in beauty. This bite-sized beauty is perfect for a collector or as an addition to a gemstone décor display. Add it your collection today!

Size: Approx. 1.00″, 9.11g

Did you know that green tourmaline is also called verdelite? Each color of tourmaline has its own name.

What is Verdelite (Green Tourmaline)?

Green tourmaline, also known as verdelite, is a variety of tourmaline gemstone prized for its vibrant green color. Its chemical composition is complex, with the general formula (Na, Ca)(Li, Mg, Al)(Al, Fe, Mn)3(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4. The green color of tourmaline is typically due to the presence of iron in its crystal structure. Green tourmaline is mined in various locations around the world, including Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan, and the United States (specifically California and Maine). These rich deposits yield high-quality green tourmaline gemstones that are popular in jewelry and collector’s pieces for their beauty and unique color variations. If you want to learn more about verdelite, click this link.

This green tourmaline with clear quartz specimen is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

If you like this specimen, you will enjoy these clusters, too!

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.