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Tourmaline Definition & Meaning

tourmaline
noun
  1. a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones

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  • "achroite tourmaline"
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  • "faceted tourmaline"
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  • "maine tourmaline"
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Frequently asked questions

What does tourmaline mean?
a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones
What part of speech is tourmaline?
Tourmaline is a noun.

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