Meet Tourmaline

The gemstone that has more colours compared to other gemstones. In fact, Tourmaline comes in every colour of the rainbow! You might be familiar with the Rainbow Tourmaline which combines every colour imaginable in one gem. Or perhaps, you might have heard of the Watermelon Tourmaline - a delectable looking gem that perfectly resembles the green rind and pink flesh of the refreshing summer fruit. The name “Tourmaline” comes from the Sinhalese words “turamali”, which translates to “unknown gemstones of mixed colours”. 

Image: Watermelon Tourmaline

The most colourful stones of the Tourmaline family are given the name Elbaite, which of course includes the Watermelon Tourmaline. The red and pink Tourmalines are known as Rubellites and the blue ones are called Indicolite. It’s interesting how Tourmalines are formed. Molten magma from volcanoes created veins that are prevalent in rocks. As the magma cooled, large cracks in the rocks started to form and were filled with a combination of natural elements like water and trace minerals. These in turn resulted in the creation of tourmaline and other stones. Trace minerals such as iron, lithium or manganese are responsible for giving Tourmalines their vibrant colours, and they display gorgeous hues ranging from pink, red, yellow, orange, green to blue. 

Known as: The Rainbow Gem

Physical Healing Properties

The healing properties of Tourmaline have been lauded largely for protecting the immune and nervous system. It aids in healing skin ailments, and is said to be excellent in relieving migraines and headaches. Tourmaline is a gentle healer particularly for anyone with stomach or digestive issues. It can also give an added boost to your stamina and overall vitality. 

Mind & Spirit Therapeutic Powers

Tourmaline’s healing qualities are enhanced by its individual colour. As long as you keep this stone near you, you will enjoy the happy vibrations that Tourmaline brings. To keep an area sacred and safe, place a Black Tourmaline at an entranceway or any space that you want to feel secure in. A piece of Pink Tourmaline under your pillow or your bedside table will invite love, peace and compassion into the bedroom. Wearing a Green Tourmaline necklace near the heart is said to protect one from people who thrive on drama or drain you emotionally. 

Did you know …

A single Tourmaline stone can contain up to 15 different colours!

Great For

With its spectrum of beautiful colours, Tourmaline stimulates feelings of joy, happiness and a lightness of being. It is a splendid stone that radiates positivity to drown out any negative thoughts, anxiety, anger and feelings of unworthiness. 

Tourmaline In Your Jewellery 

With all the wonderful healing properties residing in its many colours, one of the best ways to soak up the incredible happy vibes found in Tourmaline is through direct skin contact.  Wearing a piece or two of this vivid gemstone is the most powerful way to bask in the positive energy as there is literally no barrier between you and the joyful aura that bounces off your Tourmaline accessories. Have a peek at this happy gemstone in my jewellery creations here. I hope you already sense its youthful energy vibrating over to you. :) 

(Disclaimer: All information contained in this article, including those relating to health conditions, are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute or alternative for medical or healing purposes.)

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