Watermelon Tourmaline

Watermelon Tourmaline is a variety of tourmaline that displays a vivid combination of pink and green hues, resembling the appearance of a watermelon, with a pink center and green outer layer.

Watermelon Tourmaline
Category: Tourmaline
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 3.06
Luster: Vitreous to Resinous
Transparency: Transparent to Translucent
Crystal System: Trigonal
Cleavage: Indiscernible
Fracture: Uneven
Composition: Complex boron silicate; generally composed of Aluminum, Iron, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Sodium, and Silicon
Typical Size: Varies from small crystals to larger specimens up to several centimeters
Found In:
BR Brazil US United States AF Afghanistan TZ Tanzania
Uses:
  • Jewelry
  • Healing
  • Decorative Objects
Known for its balancing and grounding properties, Watermelon Tourmaline is believed to promote love, emotional healing, and a sense of joy.