Gemstone Profiles: Tourmaline

Tourmaline~~ an unsurpassable stone. Comes in a wide variety of colors, all with a lovely fire. In fact, a single bead may have layers and layers of colors - hues and shades of subtle intensity.

The colors of tourmaline are as natural as life itself. This is because color has an immediate impact on our emotions. Tourmaline shows the greatest color range of any gemstone, almost any shade is possible, from jet-black to the colorless. Its multiple shades embrace the entire universe in all its hues, and the many subtleties of color make it an immensely enjoyable gemstone. The name justifies its nature, which comes from an ancient Sri Lankan word, turmali, which means "of various colors."

Versatile, and brings a positive influence to all those who come in contact with it. This is due to its clarity, and it does not hold or absorb negativity. Indeed it is a sensitive stone for sensitive people; gentle, yet powerful.

A unique property of tourmaline is observed in relation to electricity. Not only is it a good conductor, but also a good generator of electricity, For example, it has the capability to produce electric charges when it is heated or cooled. Because of this tremendous electric nature, tourmaline influences the nervous system, which needs vital electric energy generated within the body to sustain its rhythms.

Hardness=6-7.5

Vibrates 2.

Black Tourmaline~~

Strong protective powers like a personal bodyguard. Purify and neutralize negative thoughts. Keep up and retain frequency. Guards against environmental pollutants. Grounding. Self confidence, Empowering. Relinquish worry, soothes panic attacks.

Realigns spinal column, strengthens immune system.

Indicolite (Blue Tourmaline)
Change anger into happiness. Self-acceptance, restfulness, peace. Harmony, focus, higher consciousness, wisdom, increase inner light, give up fear & judgment.

Physical: Sleep disorders

Rubellite/Pink Tourmaline
Mystical/Emotional: Yang, feminine. Strengthens, grounds/rejuvenates, warms. Unites heart and body for love, courage, passion, energy, stamina, and steadiness, flexibility, High Lithium content (thus pink/red color) brings emotional balance, lovingness, devotion in a down-to-earth way. Balances body's electrochemistry. Heart and Root centers. Helps detach from personal pain. Remember dreams.

Physical: Releases reproductive blocks; Used to strengthen and detox blood and immune system and to ease radiation effects.

Combine with Biwa Pearl or Mother-of-pearl.

Green Tourmaline Medium to dark olive green.
Mystical/Emotional: 4th (Throat) Chakra - Promotes "seeing through the eyes of the heart" Connects one with the plant kingdom, promotes "green thumb", enhances ones ability to study herbalism, increases effectiveness of plant healing energies. Male energy carrier, “electric” passionate champion. Mental capacity, focus, determination, range of thought, self-transformation, efficiency, boldness, courage, inner clarity.

Physical: Strengthen & raise vibratory rate of all cells in the male body. Endurance, reserve, and quick energy.

Watermelon Tourmaline is combination of Pink and Green and carries properties of both. A powerful heart stone. Protective, grounding. Increases compassion, understanding and balances masculine and feminine energies. Good for overall health.