The green variety of Elbaite Tourmaline is also known as Verdite. Fine gems are sometimes mistaken for Emerald, and it makes lovely jewellery.
Alternative Names | Verdite |
Colour | Green |
Hardness | 7 - 7.5 |
Crystal system | Trigonal |
Streak | White |
Lustre | Vitreous, Resinous |
Main Locations | Brazil, Sri Lanka |
Chakra | Heart |
Zodiac | Capricorn |
Numerology | 6 |
Planetary | Venus |
Element | Water, Earth |