Tourmaline-2015-03
Chrome Green Tourmaline
Trillion Green. A 4.36-carat chrome tourmaline, 10.75 x 10.52 x 6.42 mm, #21636. (Photo: Mia Dixon)
Although copper seems to be the most sought-after chromophore in tourmaline these days, chromium is an exotic player that produces some amazing green hues in tourmaline. Chrome tourmalines outshine your average greens with elevated grassy-to-intense-evergreen hues. These exceptional greens can easily be mistaken with the tsavorite garnet varieties, as they are found in similar areas of east Africa and can be identical in color. Our featured stone exhibits all the best qualities of chrome tourmaline: electric green hue, flawless interior, and a highly brilliant cut.