Natural Gemstones: Reference Facts
Pink Tourmaline Information
Tourmaline has been created by nature in many different colors. One of the best known varieties of tourmaline is Pink Tourmaline. Since there is hardly any other natural stone that occurs in various shades of pink, pink tourmaline is very popular and desirable. Women always love pink tourmaline because of its beauty and seductive color. The passionate pink radiates romance, and the shocking pink emanates desire and love.
Pink tourmaline is the ideal gemstone to work into jewelry. It is very durable and has excellent wearing quality, and its beautiful color provides unlimited inspiration.
Pink tourmaline is believed to bring love and friendship to the wearer. It is a gemstone with feminine energy. Pink tourmaline promotes female balance and protection. This gemstone is the modern birthstone for October and is the suggested gift for the 8th anniversary.
| Pink Tourmaline Known Facts
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| Color |
Pink,Orangey Pink, Purplish Pink, Brownish Pink
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| Clarity
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Type II - usually eye clean with some inclusions under magnification
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| Crystal Structure
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Trigonal
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| Chemical Composition
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Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4 - Complex borosilicate
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| Luster
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Vitreous
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| Optic Character
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Doubly Refractive
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| Durability
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Very Good
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| Specific Gravity(SG)
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3.6
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| Refractive Index(RI)
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1.62-1.64
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| Birefringence
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0.018
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| Hardness
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7.5
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| Occurrence
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Brazil, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Mozambique, Madagascar, Nigeria, Burma(Myanmar), Russia, The United States
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