Tourmaline · Tourmaline

Verdelite (Green Tourmaline)

Verdelite is green tourmaline, from bright grass green (iron) to emerald-like chrome green (vanadium-chromium). Watermelon zoning makes it instantly recognisable.

Colour
green

Transparency
Transparent

RI
1.624–1.644

SG
3.00–3.26

Mohs
7.0–7.5

Birthstone
October

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