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Tourmaline comes in a variety of colors; it is sometimes serene and pastel. It displays bold and brilliant colors; it also can be combined with other colors.
The people of ancient Ceylon called it "turmali", the Sinhalese word for "many colors."
Vivid reds, hot pinks, verdant greens and blues abound in this marvelous gem variety. Not only does Tourmaline occur in a spectacular range of colors, but it also combines those colors in a single gemstone called "bi-color" or "party-color" Tourmaline.
Tourmalines are available in faceted or cabochon cuts and a range of sizes and shapes. They are mined in many parts of the world including Brazil, Afghanistan, East Africa and the United States.
They share birthstone status with Opal for the month of October.
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