Grey Tourmaline
A rare color in Tourmaline
Grey is a rare color for Tourmaline and only a very limited number of gems in this color are found each year.
Shades can range from a light silvery-grey, greenish-grey, bluish-grey, pinkish-grey or brownish-grey and can be anywhere from light to medium to dark in tone.
Tourmalines are part of a family of closely related mineral species with the same crystal structure but with different chemical and physical properties. Most Grey Tourmalines are from the Elbaite variety.
Since Tourmaline grows in long crystals referred to as “pencils” they are frequently cut as elongated emerald cuts that are perfect for pendants, earrings and even some rings.
Tourmalines are found in many different locations around the world including Brazil, Nigeria, Mozambique, USA (California, Maine), Congo, Tanzania, and has one of the widest color ranges found in gemstones.
Tourmaline is one of the birthstones for October and celebrates the 8th Anniversary.
Lots of choice in colors for October birthdays!
We have a few shades, shapes and sizes available in Grey Tourmaline – please contact us if you don’t find what you are looking for in our online inventory.
click here to see a selection of Grey Tourmaline for sale
Colors | light grey silvery-grey greenish-grey bluish-grey pinkish-grey brownish-grey medium grey dark grey |
Family/Species | Tourmaline, usually Elbaite |
Properties | RI = 1.624 (+/-0.005) – 1.644 (+/-0.006) DR SG = 3.06 (-0.05, +0.15) Dispersion = 0.017 Hardness = 7-7.5 suitable for use in jewelry Pyroelectric – becomes electrically charged when heated |
Treatments | Natural, Heated Elbaite gems can be 100% natural with no treatments or enhancements, or heated, or irradiated and heated see policy on Treatment Disclosure |
Important information | A rare color in Tourmaline |
Birthstone | October |
Anniversary | 8th |
Cuts | Free sizes |
Mining locations | Brazil, Nigeria, Mozambique, Zambia, Afghanistan, USA, and other localities worldwide |