October Birthstone
Tourmaline is a stone that is available in a rainbow of colors. Often, it is found in shades of precious gemstones, such as emerald, ruby, and sapphire. However, it is often a fraction of the cost of the fine beauties.
In addition to green, red, and blue, tourmaline is known to possess colors such as hot pink, purple, yellow, orange, and variations thereof. Tourmaline is one of October’s birthstones and it is widely used as an alternative to opal due to its durability. Tourmaline is found in Brazil, Nigeria, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and the United States. Tourmaline is symbolic of eloquence, wisdom, and the power of knowledge.
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