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Tourmaline

Tourmaline specimens for sale

1,518 for sale · $6–$570,000 USD

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Tourmaline is a complex silicate mineral that forms in a wide range of colors, from deep greens and pinks to blues and black. It often occurs as elongated, columnar crystals with a vitreous to subhedral luster, sometimes showing dichroism where colors shift in different lighting. The mineral commonly crystallizes in borosilicate-bearing environments, and its robust crystal habit makes it a favorite for polished stones as well as natural specimens.

Formula
AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Silicate mineral; cyclosilicate; Tourmaline group (9/C).

Key characteristics

Crystal system
trigonal
Mohs hardness
7–7.5
Specific gravity
3–3.3
Luster
vitreous, resinous
Transparency
transparent, translucent, opaque
Color
colorless, white, gray, black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, pink
Streak
white
Cleavage
indistinct
Fracture
uneven, subconchoidal
Crystal habit
prismatic, acicular, radiating, granular, massive
  • Gem mineral
  • Classic / historic

Buy Tourmaline specimens

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Tourmaline from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan image
Tourmaline from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Durranifineminerals
$5,800
Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan image
Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Noor Ullah Store
$4,550
Tourmaline from Malkhan pegmatite field, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia image
Tourmaline from Malkhan pegmatite field, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
DanZ Rockshop
$3,800
Elbaite from Rubaya, North Kivu, DR Congo image
Elbaite from Rubaya, North Kivu, DR Congo
Weinrich Minerals
$4,285
Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan image
Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Fine Art Minerals
$6,300
Tourmaline from Afghanistan image
Tourmaline from Afghanistan
Denver Minerals
Updated 2d ago
$300
Tourmaline from Paprock, Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan image
Tourmaline from Paprock, Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Rocky Treasures
$385
Tourmaline from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan image
Tourmaline from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Ali Minerals Seller
$1,300
Tourmaline from Pakistan image
Tourmaline from Pakistan
Minerals Palace
$750
Tourmaline from Afghanistan image
Tourmaline from Afghanistan
Ali Minerals Seller
$3,850
Tourmaline from Chhappu, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan image
Tourmaline from Chhappu, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Ali Minerals Seller
$1,250
Tourmaline from Afghanistan image
Tourmaline from Afghanistan
Ali Minerals Seller
$3,300

Where Tourmaline is found

Top localities

  1. Himalaya Mine239 specimens
  2. Cruzeiro mine123 specimens
  3. Paprok95 specimens
  4. Jonas Mine91 specimens
  5. Pederneira mine91 specimens
  6. Sosedka pegmatite vein74 specimens
  7. Pakistan62 specimens
  8. Afghanistan47 specimens
  9. Rubaya45 specimens
  10. Minas Gerais39 specimens

Guides

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Tourmaline
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Tourmaline

Tourmaline — diverse mineral group famed for rainbow colors and elongated prisms; prized for color variety, rarity, and strong collector appeal.Read guide
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Tourmaline from Tourmaline Queen Mine, USA

Tourmaline from Tourmaline Queen Mine: thick, lustrous crystals; rubellite-red to indicolite-blue interiors; iconic blue-cap varieties and collecting appeal.Read guide
Tourmaline
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Tourmaline from Rubaya, Dr Congo

Rubaya tourmaline, North Kivu, DRC, elbaite crystals with glassy luster, sharp terminations, and vivid pink to green colors prized by serious collectors.Read guide
Tourmaline
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Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, Brazil

Pederneira Mine, Brazil — landmark locality for collector-grade elbaite tourmaline; saturated colors, high transparency, and iconic pocket assortments.Read guide
Tourmaline
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Tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan

Paprok, Afghanistan - tourmaline from a famed elbaite locality, color-zoned, prismatic crystals, prized by collectors for form and locality.Read guide
Tourmaline
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Tourmaline from Pala Mining District, USA

Tourmaline from Pala Mining District, USA—elbaite and schorl with pink, blue, green hues, color zoning, and the iconic Tourmaline Queen blue-capped crystals.Read guide

About Tourmaline

Notable specimens come from Brazil and the United States, with other important localities including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia. Brazilian tourmalines are especially prized for intense pink to red varieties known as rubellites and for watermelon tourmalines that display layered color zoning. Collectors value well-formed, well-striated crystals and specimens with pleasing termination faces, color zoning, and clean matrix. The wide color spectrum and the potential for gem-quality material contribute to its enduring appeal among mineral collectors and lapidary enthusiasts alike.