Metaphysical guide of Tourmaline, Physical properties of Tourmaline

Tourmaline is a crystal silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gem comes in a wide variety of colors. The name comes from the Sinhalese word "Thuramali" or "Thoramalli", which applied to different gemstones found in Sri Lanka.

 

Physical guide of Tourmaline:

 

Stone Type/Family: A member of the Tourmaline family, Silicates class
Category: Silicate mineral group
Chemical formula: (Ca,K,Na,[])(Al,Fe,Li,Mg,Mn)3(Al,Cr, Fe,V)6
(BO3)3(Si,Al,B)6O18(OH,F)4
Color: Most commonly black, but can range from brown, violet, green, pink, or in a dual-colored pink and green.
Crystal habit: Parallel and elongated. Acicular prisms, sometimes radiating. Massive. Scattered grains (in granite).
Crystal system: Trigonal
Cleavage: Indistinct
Fracture: Uneven, small conchoidal, brittle
Mohs scale hardness: 7-7.5
Luster: Vitreous, sometimes resinous
Streak: White
Specific gravity: 3.06 (+.20 -.06)
Density: 2.82-3.32
Polish luster: Vitreous
Optical properties: Double refractive, uniaxial negative
Refractive: index nù=1.635-1.675, nå=1.610-1.650
Birefringence: -0.018 to -0.040; typically about .020 but in dark stones it may reach .040
Pleochroism: typically moderate to strong
Red Tourmaline: Definite; dark red,light red
Green Tourmaline: Strong; dark green, yellow-green
Brown Tourmaline: Definite; dark brown, light brown
Blue Tourmaline: Strong; dark blue, light blue
Dispersion: .017
Ultraviolet fluorescence: pink stones-inert to very weak red to violet in long and short wave
Absorption spectra: a strong narrow band at 498nm, and almost complete absorption of red down to 640nm in blue and green stones; red and pink stones show lines at 458 and 451nm as well as a broad band in the green spectrum
Location: Worldwide including Brazil, Germany, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, UK, and the USA
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Other members of the Tourmaline Group include Elbaite, Uvite, Buergerite and Dravite.

Metaphysical guide of Tourmaline:

Protection, Grounding, Calming
Primary Chakra: All
Astrological sign(s): Capricorn
Vibration: Number 3 & 4

 

Black Tourmaline is a protective stone which repels and blocks negative energies and psychic attack. Black Tourmaline also aids in the removal of negative energies within a person or a space. Black Tourmaline will cleanse, purify, and transform dense energy into a lighter vibration.

Physically, Black Tourmaline helps to strengthen the immune system, balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and detoxify the body. Black Tourmaline is very helpful when dealing with illnesses of the lungs such as bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia and Pleurisy. Black Tourmaline is a must for any medicine bag and is great for body layouts.

PINK RUBY TOURMALINE

Pink Tourmaline, also called Rubellite, can remind you that you must love yourself, to be able to truly love another. Protective Pink Tourmaline is said to attract friendship and promote sympathy for others. Pink Tourmaline brings cognitive awareness and experience of Universal Love. It is a very positive crystal, and is supportive of those who work with it, bringing strength during any trials in one's life. It has balancing properties which help one to move away from extremes, and into more equitable emotional and intellectual perspectives. Pink Tourmaline opens and brings a higher vibration to the Heart Chakra. Sensitive types enjoy Pink Tourmaline for its loving way of enveloping one in unconditional love.

Physically, use Pink Tourmaline to ease spinal injuries, migraines and general aches and pains; it is helpful for the regulation of the menstrual cycle, and helps both girls and boys who are entering puberty.

All Tourmaline has the physical property of being pyroelectric, meaning that it can develop opposite charges at opposite ends of the crystal, when heated or cooled, creating a kind of static-electricity effect. Tourmalines are well-known in metaphysical circles as wonderful crystals for healing and protection. They are excellent for balancing the hemispheres of the brain, clearing away blockages, and transmuting negative energies.

Physical guide of Pink Ruby Tourmaline:

Crystal System: Trigonal Crystal System
Chemical Composition: Na(Li,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3_(OH)4_ _Sodium_Lithium_Aluminum_Boro Silicate_Hydroxide
Astrological Sign: Libra (September 23 to October 22)
Numerical Vibration: Number 9, Number 99
Hardness: 7 to 7.5 Hardness
Color: Pink
Location: Brazil, Spain, Madagascar
Rarity: Common

Metaphysical guide of Tourmaline:

Primary Chakra: Heart Chakra
Secondary Chakra: Root Chakra

Common conditions (emotional): eases depression, fear, love, panic attacks, peace and peacefulness, relaxation, removes energy blockages, self-care, self-confidence and self-worth.
Common conditions (physical): eating disorders, headache and migraine relief, hysterectomy, physical or mental abuse, reproductive organs, reproductive organs uterus, spinal injuries

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