Chrome Tourmaline Properties and other information

Hardness -                            Chrome Tourmaline has a hardness of 7-7.5

Specific Gravity -                  3.01-3.21

Countries Chrome Tourmaline is Found -   Chrome Tourmaline is found in Tanzania, Brazil and Madagascar
 

Birthstone Months -            Birthstone for the month of October.

Anniversary Months -         Chrome Tourmaline is anniversary stone of 8th year of marriage.

Star Stone Months -            Chrome Tourmaline is the star stone of Leo.

Care and Treatment -          Chrome tourmaline should be cleaned using warm soapy water and soft bristle brush. It is better not to use ultra sonic or a steamer. Moreover, heat may cause color change in the gemstone. Mechanical cleaners should be avoided and must be kept away from chemicals and acids.

Guide for Shopping -           Chrome Tourmaline is a beautiful variety of gemstones which are affordable and is available in bright, vivid green color. The most common shape is oval and round. It is can also be considered as a good substitute for emerald and they can only be distinguished by refractive index. No other difference can ever be found out!

Healing Powers -                Chrome tourmaline is a powerful, electromagnetic, and striated gem. It strengthens body and meridians and transmutes low frequency thoughts and protects from dark energies. Grounds spiritual chakras. Neutralizes fears, neurosis, toxins, intestinal constipation resentment, and obsessions. Moreover Chrome tourmine protects from radiations. It is also considered as the 'Gambler's stone', bringing luck in the game of luck and chance.

Chrome Tourmaline Rings, Earrings, and Jewelry

Chrome Tourmaline History

The name Tourmaline is derived from the Singhalese word 'turamali' which means gemstone. Chrome Tourmaline is one of the beautiful varieties of garnet found in Tanzania, Brazil & Madagascar in a bright, vivid green color with most common shape in oval and followed by round, and very difficult to find. Chromes have blue or yellow modifiers like all green stones. Chrome tourmaline is often mistaken for tsavorite or emerald and it steps in to the market to meet the needs of size and also a good alternative for tsavorites or emerald. Some retailers changed to Chrome tourmaline from emerald due to the downsides of emerald like low durability, fracture filling questions and its aftereffect in cost of emerald. Chrome Tourmaline rings and Chrome Tourmaline earrings marketing takes place due to these affects and satisfy the demand of the customer. Chrome tourmaline has a good value and cost 4 times than a green tourmaline.

How to Buy a Chrome Tourmaline

Chrome Tourmaline is an attractive gemstone in vivid emerald green color. The quality of the color determines the price of the gemstone. Best quality Chrome Tourmaline will have optimum intensity. Other facetted chrome green tourmaline will have no visible inclusions and has balanced proportions in the cut.

It is better to compare the price of the stone with other jewelry shop and retailers for the same quality of Chrome Tourmaline. Basic information of the crystal will help you in buying good crystal.

Care

Protect Chrome Tourmaline from scratches and sharp blows. Sudden temperature changes should be avoided. Never clean Chrome Tourmaline using ultrasonic cleaner.

Colors of Chrome Tourmaline: - Chrome Tourmaline is available in blue, yellow, pink, red, black, green and clear.