What color is chrome green tourmaline?
Chrome green tourmaline is actually a very unique variety in the tourmaline family. A good chrome tourmaline is visually pure forest green, slightly yellow to blue. The blue tone can only be seen in incandescent lamps, while the yellow tone is more obvious in the sun. Chrome tourmaline is different from ordinary green tourmalines with low brightness, and it contains chromium. Charles filter is used to detect chromium-under the filter, tourmaline containing chromium will appear red or orange.
Why is chrome green tourmaline precious?
At present, chrome green tourmaline is only found in Tanzania and a few countries in East Africa. Most of the chrome green tourmaline particles on the market are between 1-3ct, and a few are 5ct. Those larger than1-3ct are very rare, which is very suitable for collectors and investors. Chrome tourmaline is extremely rare in the market. In the domestic gem market, you can generally see yellow-green, green and olive-green tourmalines, such as bright green tourmalines, which are not seen in China, and it is impossible for merchants to sell this grade of tourmalines. For amateurs, chrome tourmaline is a very good choice whether it is used for inlay or collection, because it is precious, beautiful and rare.
Difference between Chrome Green Tourmaline and Green Tourmaline
Among the many colors of tourmaline, green tourmaline has always been the best-selling color. Although it is not as good as red tourmaline, it also occupies a considerable share in the tourmaline market. Chrome tourmaline is a kind of green tourmaline, which contains chromium and is colored by chromium. Its color is pure and deep, which is different from ordinary blue tourmaline. Many merchants classify green tourmaline as chrome tourmaline, which is incorrect. Not all green tourmalines are chrome tourmalines.
It is difficult to distinguish chromium tourmaline from ordinary green tourmaline with the naked eye. Chrome tourmaline has several obvious characteristics, its fire color is generally relatively high, with a darker tone in the fire color, which makes the whole gem more attractive, and its volume is relatively small, so it is difficult to have a large chrome tourmaline. The general green tourmaline is dark from any angle, and there is no chrome tourmaline green.
How to maintain chrome green tourmaline
1. When you don't wear tourmaline jewelry at ordinary times, put tourmaline jewelry in the jewelry box alone. Don't let tourmaline jewelry and other jewelry collide with each other, causing unnecessary losses.
It is a good habit to check and repair your jewelry regularly. Go to the authoritative jewelry store to check your tourmaline jewelry every month. If it is found that the gemstone falls off and causes scratches, solve them regularly.
3. Don't wash with high-temperature water for a long time. If it is too hot, it will change the color of tourmaline.