Collection: Green tourmaline

Green tourmaline , also known as verdelite , is a variety of tourmaline, a semi-precious mineral belonging to the silicate group. It is a stone particularly appreciated in jewelry and lithotherapy because of its color, its natural beauty and its energetic properties.

🧪 Mineralogical characteristics

• Family : Silicate (tourmaline group)

• Color : Green (ranging from light green to deep green, sometimes almost black)

• Hardness (Mohs scale) : 7 to 7.5

• Crystal system : Trigonal

• Shape : Prismatic crystals, often elongated

• Main deposits : Brazil, Africa (notably Mozambique, Nigeria, Madagascar), Afghanistan, United States

💎 Colors and varieties

The color of green tourmaline varies depending on the chromium or vanadium content:

• Light green : More common, sometimes translucent

• Dark green : Often more expensive, because it is rarer

• Chrome tourmaline : Intense emerald green, highly sought after

• Watermelon Tourmaline : Bi-color crystal with a pink core and green rind

🔮 Properties in lithotherapy

• Energy : Gentle grounding stone, very balancing

• Psychic benefits :

  • Helps overcome emotional fatigue

  • Promotes openness of heart and compassion

  • Helps manage stress and anxiety

• Associated Chakra : Heart Chakra (Anahata)

💍 Use in jewelry

• Widely used in rings, necklaces, bracelets

• Often cut into an oval or cushion shape

• More affordable than emerald, but can be just as spectacular

🧼 Maintenance

• Clean with warm soapy water, avoid thermal or mechanical shocks

• Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun which can alter its color