Blue Green Nigerian Tourmaline - Oval - .76ct

Nigerian Tourmaline with a bluish green hue

Gemstone Details

• Weight: .76 carat
• Measurements: 6.20 x 5.27 x 3.35 mm
• Shape and cut: Oval Brilliant cut
• Color: Bluish Green
• Transparency: Eye Clean 
• Origin: Nigeria
• Treatments: None / No heat

Color and character

This unheated Nigerian tourmaline displays a nicely saturated  light bluish/green hue. Reminiscent of a tropical flowing river. With just a single inclusion that can only be seen under magnification the clarity is nearly perfect. 

Jewelry possibilities

With a Mohs hardness of 7–7.5, tourmaline can be used in jewelry designs ranging from rings to pendants.

About tourmaline

Tourmaline’s name comes from the Sinhalese word tormalli, meaning “stone with mixed colors.” Tourmaline is one of October's birthstones.