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Tourmaline

Tourmaline with its mixture of colors takes its name from the ancient word "turmali" which means, "mixed precious stones".  In the 18th century it was discovered that these "Brazilian emeralds" were not true emeralds but actually a gem possessing an unusual property not known to emeralds.  They can attract or repel light-weight substances such as ashes.  Tourmaline comes in a variety of brilliant colors.  Some Tourmaline come in bi-colors. 



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