Found deep within granite, tourmaline is an Elbaite mineral which comes in a wide range of colors, much more than any other gemstone. It changes color when seen from varied viewpoints, known as pleochroism, and because of this, it is prized for its chameleon like qualities and unique beauty. Sri Lankan tourmalines garnered the name ‘turmali’ meaning colored crystal and so the name tourmaline was born.It is also a gemstone that signifies friendship and love.