Gemstone profile and identification guide
Paraiba Tourmaline
Paraiba Tourmaline is a Green, Pink cyclosilicate prized for its distinctive beauty, historic appeal, and use in fine jewellery and collector pieces.
Profile Navigation
Overview
Paraiba Tourmaline is a Green, Pink cyclosilicate prized for its distinctive beauty, historic appeal, and use in fine jewellery and collector pieces.
Use this profile as a collector reference and educational guide for quick on-page comparison, then validate with the interactive identification system.
Identification
Name: Paraiba Tourmaline
Scientific classification: Cyclosilicate
Hardness: 7 Mohs
Transparency: transparent
Lustre: vitreous
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Primary colour: Aqua
Secondary colour: Blue
Colour family: Blues & Cyans
Physical Properties
Hardness category: medium
Hardness value: 7 Mohs
Chemical composition: Complex borosilicate of aluminum, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Common locations: Brazil, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Mozambique
Learn more: Gem-A gemstone education resources.
Colour Variations
Paraiba Tourmaline is classified within the blues & cyans palette. Primary colour: aqua. Secondary colour: blue.
Optical effects: None specified in the current dataset.
Formation
Crystallizes from high-temperature pegmatite fluids and hydrothermal veins.
Origin
Brazil, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Mozambique
Uses
Best for: Jewellery, displays, and design accents.
Ideal uses: Versatile collections and polished showcases.
Care
Use warm soapy water and avoid exposure to strong acids. Store away from harder stones.
Need another candidate? Use advanced gemstone search or return to the identification guide.
Related gemstones by colour
Related gemstones by hardness
Gemstones from the same mineral family
Commonly confused gemstones
Paraiba Tourmaline FAQ
How can I identify Paraiba Tourmaline?
Compare hardness (7 Mohs), crystal system (Hexagonal), colour profile, and lustre (vitreous) with your sample. Then cross-check related gemstones listed above.
What colour range does Paraiba Tourmaline appear in?
Paraiba Tourmaline is classified within the blues & cyans palette. Primary colour: aqua. Secondary colour: blue.
Where is Paraiba Tourmaline commonly used?
Versatile collections and polished showcases.. For maintenance, follow the care guidance in this profile.
Scientific References
Reference data from GIA and Mindat mineral records.