How to identify a paraiba tourmaline

The way on how to identify a paraiba tourmaline can not be easily grasped by our common people, because we usually do not have the knowledge in this aspect. But, do not worry; here I will give you some tips.
The first thing that you must pay much attention to the color, usually the usual color is the ocean blue, while it can also turn out to be green "flashes" when in a light. So you can identify the paraiba tourmaline by putting it in the bright light. Of course, you had better put the Paraiba tourmaline in different lights, because this Paraiba tourmaline can even sparkle even in dim lightly. You can also examine the cut of the Paraiba tourmaline; usually it has a bright spot within the gemstone, and appears to glow from within when they are exposed to bright lights. We are know that the Paraiba tourmaline is seldom found in retail jewelry stores, because they are far less than a carat in weight and very valuable. The high quality stone usually can be bought by at least five figures per carat. The last but not least way to identify a Paraiba tourmaline is by burning it. People often by burning it to eliminate red colors, so if the gem is not burned, it is likely not a Paraiba tourmaline. You can ask the shopkeeper whether the Paraiba tourmaline can be burned, if you think he gives you a sense of hesitation, you had better not to buy one from his store.
Here I just give you some small tips in identifying a Paraiba tourmaline, you can also learn some other ways from other approach, but you can also learn something from this article.