Tourmaline Information
According to legend, tourmaline crystals passed through a rainbow on their way up to the surface of the earth, giving the stones many different colors. Tourmaline is often called the "gemstone of the rainbow" and can have a variety of colors, each with its own set of properties.
Characteristics
The chemical composition of tourmaline is complex and ever-changing. They stone is mainly composed of aluminum boron silicate. However, pink and watermelon tourmaline also contain sodium lithium, while black stones contain iron. Tourmaline is found in the United States, Brazil, Africa, Afghanistan, Russia, Sri Lanka and Madagascar. Coloring can include yellow, green, blue, black, pink and red, with varying color combinations. For example, green and pink tourmalines are known as watermelon. An interesting attribute of tourmalines is that they can be electrically charged by heating them or rubbing the stone. One end becomes positively charged and the other negative.
Red and Pink Tourmaline
Vibrant red tourmaline is known as "rubelite" in the gem industry, as long as the deep red is consistent in both artificial and natural daylight. Red tourmaline is used to provide energy to the body. It enhances courage and willpower. In healing practices, it can relieve cold symptoms, coughs, chills and muscle spasms.
Pink tourmaline is a more soothing gemstone, especially in children who are overly sensitive. It is a stone of the heart and is associated with friendship, love and the inner-child. This stone is thought to be helpful with all types of study, learning and training.
Green Tourmaline
As with other green gemstones such as aventurine or jade, green tourmaline is considered to be a money and luck stone. Green tourmaline is often called "verdilite." It is said to help with creativity, flexibility and compassion. In healing, green tourmaline is thought to aid the immune system, help stabilize blood pressure, and alleviate asthma symptoms.
Blue and Black Tourmaline
Blue tourmalines are sometimes called "indicolites" and are worn to bring about peaceful sleep. In healing, they are thought to be helpful for problems associated with the lungs, thyroid and larynx. Blue tourmalines are communication stones and believed to help people express themselves.
Black tourmalines are known as "schorl" and protective stones. They are thought to remove or block negativity, insecurity and anxiety. In healing, black tourmalines are used to help detoxify the body. They are also believed to be useful in deterring electromagnetic energy, especially from computers and other electronics.
Watermelon Tourmaline
Green outer bands with red or pink in its center (resembling the watermelon fruit) makes the watermelon tourmaline a special gemstone. Because it contains more than one color, its uses are more widespread. It is thought to balance both male and female energies (projective and receptive), de-stress both body and mind, and calming during periods of upheaval or quarrels. Watermelon tourmaline is also believed to help merge different personalities together in a serene and joyful manner.
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