Tourmaline Identifier
Identify tourmaline (black schorl, green/blue/red elbaite, rubellite, watermelon) vs common look-alikes
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Description
Origin / formation
Is Tourmaline
Type / hint
Habit / striations
Cross-section
Color zoning
Host context
Treatment / synthetic
Probable origin
Hardness (Mohs)
Luster
Rarity
Relative value
Notable localities / regions
Typical colours
Key properties
Similar gemstones
Alternative identifications
Authentication Tip
Note: Exact tourmaline variety and treatment checks often require gem testing (RI/SG/spectroscopy). Photo ID is a starting point, not an appraisal.
Collector tip