History
- The name Tourmaline comes from the Sri Lankan word 'tura mali', meaning an unknown mineral of different colours. Tourmaline has the largest range of colours. The most common colour of Tourmaline is black, but it can be found in every colour of the rainbow. Types of Tourmaline: Rubellite (red-pink), Indigolite (blue), Verdelite (green), Dravite (brown), Akroite (colourless-transparent), Shorlite (black), Paraiba (vivid green), Elbaite (green with a red centre - Watermelon Tourmaline)
- Synonyms, old names, trade names: Acroite, Dinaric Quartz, Dravite, Elbaite, Indigolite, Lubenitic Tourmaline, Rubellite, Shorl, Shorlite, Verdelite...
Medicinal * Metaphysical properties
- pain, emotional stability, love, strength, wisdom, negative energy, negativity, panic, courage, patience, devotion, friendship, grounding, compassion, heart, stability, fear, passion, stress, joy, confusion...
- Pink Tourmaline represents love for humanity and humanitarianism, and compassion for others. It brings the virtue of unconditional love and friendship. It is good for the broken-hearted as it stimulates love and gently dissipates emotional pain and dissolves disturbing feelings. It calms negative emotions that upset relationships. It is suitable for people who are afraid, have panic attacks or need something to help them heal their inner turmoil. It has a beneficial effect on our soul when we lose a loved one. It is said to be effective for the treatment of cancer of the mouth. It is said to help reduce tumours and cancers in the mouth and throat.
- Watermelon Tourmaline is the stone of reconciliation. It encourages compassion and a clear head. It radiates energy that attracts money. It is good for friendship and grounding.
- Blue Tourmaline creates a commitment to the individual's goals and protects the user from risks. Light Blue Tourmaline is said to be effective as a crystal for healing the lungs and may help as a complementary therapy for throat and oesophageal cancer. Dark Blue Tourmaline is a rare crystal that is thought to treat brain tumours and brain cancers. If placed directly on a tumour, it will draw out the energy of the cancer. It can also be placed in water overnight and then removed and drunk in the morning.
- Black Tourmaline repels negative energy. It is recommended to be worn by people who are surrounded by negativity. It helps us in times of crisis. It wards off stress, regulates hormones and has a beneficial effect on the skin. Tourmaline will protect us until we are strong enough. It nurtures inner wisdom, courage, stability and patience. Strengthens the immune system. Balances the left and right sides of the brain and detoxifies the body. It is very useful in lung diseases (bronchitis, pneumonia). It accelerates wound healing and relieves pain. It increases spirituality. Prevents psychic attacks and reduces the effects of radiation. Repels and blocks negative energies. Helps us from negative thoughts of people. Harmonises and protects all chakras. If placed directly on the site of cancer, it is said to help draw out the cancer and inhibit its growth.
- Red Tourmaline builds inner strength and wisdom in us, uniting heart and body in love and passion. It also brings joy, emotional stability, compassion and devotion.
- Green Tourmaline teaches us to look with the heart. It attracts success and abundance. It is used to accelerate spiritual development. It refreshes will and strength. It serves very well spiritually open and evolved people. Stimulates strength and vitality. It is a protective stone that balances and harmonises all the chakras. It provides a sense of peace. Green Tourmaline grounds us and helps with stress and tension. It is also known as a general healer. It is used to help treat brain cancer and thymus cancer. It is said to be a crystal that can activate the immune system.
- Brown Tourmaline promotes self-healing. It purifies the blood, heals intestinal diseases and promotes physical regeneration. Beneficial effects on all internal organs and the skin. It is used to help with addictions. It clears blockages and is excellent for grounding. Helps with understanding. Promotes practicality and stability. It is said to be a general healer, especially at the cellular level. Brown Tourmaline is said to help regenerate healthy cells in the body.
** The healing and metaphysical properties of the stones listed are compiled from several different sources. The information is provided as a service only and not for the treatment of disease. Moirai.si does not guarantee the full validity of the information provided.
Features of the mineral
| Colour | black, brown, gold, blue, purple, green, pink, transparent-translucent |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7-7.5 |
| Specific gravity | 3.06-3.26 |
| Refractive index | 1.635-1.650 |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
Origin and sources of the mineral
- Brazil, Afghanistan, Australia, Burma, India, Italy, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, USA, Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Care
- Do not clean tourmaline with an ultrasonic cleaner or steamer. Tourmaline is easily cleaned with mild soap and cold water. It is best to store stone jewellery and the stones themselves in a fabric-lined box or wrapped in cloth separately from the others to prevent self-damage and possible scratches.
- It is advisable not to wear jewellery during major physical activities such as exercise or sports. Avoid spraying perfume and hairspray directly on your jewellery and stones.
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