
The tourmaline is an aluminum and alkali borosilicate complex , with iron, magnesium and other cations. Its range of colors is the largest in the mineral world
General Physical properties: hardness from 7 to 7.5 - density from 3.02 to 3.20 g/cm3 - refractive indexes about 1.62 and 1.64 with birefraction rather high
- Weight: 4.20 Kt
- Size 15 x 5.20 x 5.50 mm
- Cut: table and steps with rectangular elongated shape and sharp edges
- Color: different sizes and shaded bands from whitish to intense pink
- Purity: pure
- Treatments: none
- Origin: Pala San Diego - California