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Tourmaline
last edited: 1/25/08 number of photos: 45
Tourmaline is Na(Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄
hardness: 7 to 7.5
tourmaline as a mineral

faceted tourmaline

tourmaline, faceted-brownish pink: A

tourmaline, faceted-green: A B C

tourmaline, faceted-multicolored: A B C D

tourmaline, faceted-pink (rubellite): A B C D E F

tourmaline, faceted-watermelon: A
tourmaline. faceted-assorted colors: A

clear tourmaline, polished but not faceted

tourmaline, cabochons: A B C

watermelon tourmaline: A B C D E F G H
rubbelite crystal slices: A

tourmaline in jewelry

tourmaline, beads: A B C D E F G H I

tourmaline, rubellite pendant: A

tourmaline, rubellite ring: A B C
tourmaline, rubellite necklace: A
multi-colored tourmaline in jewelry: A

tourmaline, uncut

tourmaline, rubellite crystals: A B C

tourmaline crystals-various colors: A B

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