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TOURMALINATED QUARTZ

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Tourmalinated quartz and sterling silver pendant
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
Variety:  Tourmalinated
Species:  Quartz
​​Mohs Hardness:  7 out of 10
Color:  Clear with long, slender, black tourmaline inclusions
RI:  1.544 to 1.553 (very constant)
Birefringence:  0.009
SR/DR/AGG:  DR
Optic Character:  Uniaxial positive.
Pleochroism:  None
Spectrum:  Not diagnostic
Fluorescence:  Inert
SG:  2.64 to 2.69 (Usually 2.66)

Tourmalinated Quartz Facts

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Emerald cut tourmalinated quartz
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

​​Tourmalinated quartz is clear rock crystal included with chaotically-intersecting black tourmaline rods.

These gems are often appreciated by collectors for their unique appearance.


Tourmalinated quartz photomicrograph
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

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