Tourmaline Gemstone Beads
Tourmaline is a crystalline boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminum, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. This diversity in its chemical composition allows for the wide range of colors found in Tourmaline, from black to bluish-black, dark brown, yellow, medium brown, blue to neon blue, lime to dark forest green, red and reddish purple, yellow, pink, and even colorless.
Facts: Tourmaline is rich in history and intrigue, adored not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its historical significance. Discovered in Brazil by the Portuguese in the 16th century, it was initially mistaken for other precious stones like emeralds until its unique properties were recognized. The term 'tourmaline' is derived from the Sinhalese word 'turamali', meaning mixed gems, reflecting its wide spectrum of colors and its historical journey across multiple continents.
Metaphysical / Holistic: Believed to spur creativity and balance energies, Tourmaline is not only visually captivating but also offers benefits that reinforce the wearer's well-being, allowing for both physical and spiritual harmony in every creation.
Black Flower Tourmaline 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Black Tourmaline is a black crystalline aluminum borosilicate mineral with occasional light gray inclusions that appear as flecks or veins. Tourmal...
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Black Flower Tourmaline 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Black Tourmaline is a black crystalline aluminum borosilicate mineral with occasional light gray inclusions that appear as flecks or veins. Tourmal...
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Black Flower Tourmaline 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Black Tourmaline is a black crystalline aluminum borosilicate mineral with occasional light gray inclusions that appear as flecks or veins. Tourmal...
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Black Flower Tourmaline 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Black Tourmaline is a black crystalline aluminum borosilicate mineral with occasional light gray inclusions that appear as flecks or veins. Tourmal...
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Black Tourmaline 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Black Tourmaline is a black crystalline aluminum borosilicate mineral with occasional light gray inclusions that appear as flecks or veins. Tourmal...
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Black Tourmaline 4x6mm Table Cut Corner Drilled Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Black Tourmaline is a black crystalline aluminum borosilicate mineral with occasional light gray inclusions that appear as flecks or veins. Tourmal...
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Blue Tourmaline 3mm Round Faceted - Microfaceted Rounds - 15-16 inch
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Blue Tourmaline ranges in color from green to blue to yellow to green with black, milky white and clear, colorless inclusions. It is an aluminum bo...
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Blue Tourmaline 4mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch
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Blue Tourmaline ranges in color from green to blue to yellow to green with black, milky white and clear, colorless inclusions. It is an aluminum bo...
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Green and Yellow Banded Tourmaline 4mm Faceted Coin - 15-16 Inch
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Green Tourmaline ranges in color from pale green to dark emerald to shades of olive and moss green. It is an aluminum borosilicate mixed with iron,...
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Multi Banded Tourmaline 3mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 2mm Cube Table Cut A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 2mm Cube Table Cut Banded Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 2mm Faceted Coin - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 2mm Faceted Cube - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 2mm Faceted Cube A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 2x3mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 2x3mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade- 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 3mm Round Faceted AA Grade Banded (Light)- 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 3mm Round Faceted AA Grade Banded - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 3mm Round Faceted- 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Tourmaline 4mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch
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About this stone
Color
PinkGreenBlueRedWatermelon (pink-green zoning)BlackMulti-Color
Origin
BrazilMozambiqueNigeriaAfghanistanUSA (Maine, California)Madagascar
Mohs hardness
7–7.5
Treatment categories
NaturalHeated
Industry-standard treatment
Heat treatment for pink, green, and blue varieties
Mineral chemistry
Complex borosilicate (elbaite, schorl, dravite, liddicoatite, uvite)
Crystal system
Trigonal
Stone family
Tourmaline
Birthstone
October
Common cuts
Faceted RondelleMicrofaceted RondelleSmoothSlice (watermelon)
Common sizes
2mm3mm4mm6mm8mm
Care notes
Durable (Mohs 7–7.5). Mild soap and soft cloth; avoid sudden temperature changes.
Related stones
Garnet, Spinel, Aquamarine
Frequently asked questions
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Is tourmaline real, or is it dyed?
Tourmaline is a single-crystal silicate with characteristic transparency or translucency. Dyed glass, dyed agate, and composite material are sometimes sold as "tourmaline" or "watermelon tourmaline" in the cheap-bead market — those are different categories. Real watermelon tourmaline shows the pink-to-green color transition along a single crystal axis; dyed glass does not. Material category should be disclosed — ask if a strand doesn't specify whether it's natural tourmaline or composite. -
Is tourmaline heat-treated?
Often, yes. Pink (rubellite), green (verdelite), and blue (indicolite) tourmaline are routinely heated at 600–700°C to lighten dark material or to clean color tones. The treatment is permanent, stable, and accepted across the global trade. Watermelon tourmaline is typically untreated because the visible color zoning is the buying decision. Black tourmaline (schorl) and chrome tourmaline are almost never treated. Treatment status (Natural or Heat-Treated) should be disclosed — ask before buying if a strand doesn't specify. -
Is rubellite the same as pink tourmaline?
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What is watermelon tourmaline, and is it natural?
Watermelon tourmaline is a single elbaite crystal that grew with a pink core and green rim, sliced perpendicular to the crystal axis to display the color zoning. The zoning is natural — it formed during crystal growth as the trace-element chemistry of the surrounding fluid changed. Watermelon is typically untreated. The zoning has to be both attractive and well-positioned for the slice to show, which is why fully-zoned watermelon is less common than off-zoned material. -
What's the difference between Paraíba and other blue-green tourmaline?
Paraíba tourmaline is copper-bearing tourmaline, producing a uniquely vivid neon blue-green that other tourmaline copper-free chemistries cannot match. The original deposit is in Paraíba State, Brazil (1989); the trade name has since broadened to include copper-bearing tourmaline from Mozambique and Nigeria, which is similar in appearance but typically more available and lower-priced than Brazilian Paraíba. Deposit / origin should be disclosed when known — ask if a strand doesn't specify. Bead-grade Paraíba is rare; most beads in this color range are African copper-bearing tourmaline.