It has been a while since I last posted, but here I am again!
Even though I enjoy writing about the more popular gemstones that are used in handmade gemstone jewelry, I also like to research other rare gemstones. It is my pleasure to write about rare beautiful gemstones that not many people know about!
The gemstone I would like to talk about today is called Indicolite. It is also sometimes known as Blue Tourmaline and is a rare variety of elbaite. (other varieties include verdellite(green) and rubellite(pink to red)- ) It is usually a much deeper blue than blue topaz. The word Indicolite comes form a Latin word meaning "indicum plant".
It is preferred by some people for its rich blue color. Indicolite can occur in in varieties that are transparent or opaque. Indocolite is usually found in Africa, North America, Brazil, Australia, and Siberia.
With a hardness of 7 on the Moh scale, this gemstone is perfect for faceting and jewelry.
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