Green tourmaline crystal, chrome tourmaline crystal, raw tourmaline crystal, natural green crystal, tanzania mineral specimen

• One off natural mineral specimen. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos.
• Selected for colour, form and display appeal. Once sold, it will not be restocked.
• Photographed under neutral lighting to show accurate colour and clarity.

Few natural crystals show green quite like chrome tourmaline. This one has been selected for its vivid colour, attractive transparency and well preserved crystal shape, giving it the bright, almost glowing appearance that makes chrome tourmaline so desirable amongst mineral collectors. You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.

Recovered from Mwajanga in northern Tanzania, this untreated crystal displays crisp natural growth lines, a balanced prismatic form and excellent saturation throughout much of the crystal. Although compact in size, it has exceptional visual presence, making it equally suited to a collector’s cabinet, desktop display or anyone looking for a genuine chrome tourmaline crystal rather than ordinary rough.

Specifications:

Mineral: Chrome Tourmaline
Variety: Chromium and vanadium rich dravite
Weight: 8.53 carats (1.71 grams)
Size: See thumbnail photograph for scale
Colour: Vivid chrome green
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Crystal Form: Natural prismatic crystal with contact termination
Lustre: Bright vitreous lustre
Origin: Mwajanga, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Treatment: Untreated and unheated
Condition: Natural collector crystal with minor contact features and internal characteristics consistent with natural formation.

Why collectors value chrome tourmaline

Chrome tourmaline is prized for one reason above all others: its remarkably vivid natural green colour. Unlike many green tourmalines, the finest crystals owe their colour to traces of chromium and vanadium, producing an intensity that is instantly recognisable. Well formed natural crystals from Tanzania are considerably less common than faceted stones, making complete collector specimens increasingly sought after.

Metaphysical Properties

Chrome tourmaline is often associated with renewal, vitality and emotional balance. Many people believe it encourages resilience, confidence and personal growth while strengthening a connection with nature. Its vibrant green colour is also linked with harmony, abundance and fresh beginnings.