Tourmaline
Classified as a group, like Garnet, there are more colors of Tourmaline than any other known gemstone. They occur in all variations: green, red, blue, yellow, colorless, black and bi-color combinations of two or more colors at once.
The name tourmaline is derived from the Sinhalese "tura mali" which means, "mixed gem." The varied colors of tourmaline do not occur with equal frequency and are not all equally known. Small, dark tourmaline crystals are common, but large, gemmy crystals in green, blue, pink, deep red, yellow, or even bi-colored are sought after worldwide. It is important to be aware of the light when choosing a tourmaline. True daylight shows tourmalines at their best, while incandescent lighting can sometimes dull or muddy their appearance. Tourmalines are very wearable and an ideal gem for jewelry.
