Metaphysical Properties of Tourmaline

Tourmaline is regarded as one most significant mineral groups for metaphysical purposes. It effectively transforms dense negative energies into a lighter positive vibration. It is an excellent mineral to carry or wear as it assists in maintaining a positive and protective auric shield. Physically, it also promotes the detoxification process of the human body, balances the chakras, relieves stress and depression, strengthens the immune system, improves circulation, increase mental alertness, and attracts inspiration, compassion, and tolerance. In addition to carrying the generic properties of Tourmaline, each of the following colored Tourmaline also possesses their own unique metaphysical properties:

Black Tourmaline (Schorl)
• Element: Earth
• Chakras: Root (1st)

Black Tourmaline intensifies the cleansing and transformational properties of Tourmaline. It is one of the most powerful deflector of psychic attacks and ill-wishes and protects against radiation, electromagnetic emanations from cells phones and computers, and all kinds of negative energies. Carrying a Black Tourmaline keeps one's auric field clear of imbalances, promoting a positive attitude regardless of the circumstances stemming from negative influences. Placing a Tourmaline point away from the body facilitates drawing off of negative energy.

Green Tourmaline
• Element: Water
• Chakras: Heart (4th)

An incredibly powerful tool for self-healing, Green Tourmaline emanates a subtle energy field that works on the Heart Chakra and physical heart. It assists in tuning the heart's electromagnetic field with the electromagnetic field of the Earth, thereby strengthening the physical heart and calming the nervous system and emotions. As the masculine counterpart to the feminine energies of Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline enhances vitality and stamina while evoking one's courage and strength. For those spiritual individuals who lack a connection to the physical realm, Green Tourmaline will teach them to embrace and enjoy life in the physical world.

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History of Tourmaline

Tourmaline derived its name from the Sinhalese term "turmali," which was the name given to all colored crystals found on the island of Sri Lanka. For centuries, the Chinese had engraved and carved figures out of Tourmaline, some of which are on display in museums today.

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Chemical Composition of Tourmaline

• Hardness: 7 to 7.5
• Crystal System: Hexagonal (Trigonal)
• Composition: Complex Aluminum Borosilicate

Tourmaline is an extremely popular gemstone with one of the widest spectrum of available colors. Tourmaline is both pyroelectric, generating electricity with heat, and piezoelectric, generating electricity when under pressure. Due to this very significant property, Tourmaline was called aschentrekker or "ash remover" by the Dutch, as they heated Tourmaline, which then became electrically charged, to attract dust particles from their meerschaum pipes. Tourmaline typically forms as short and stubby or elongated prismatic crystals that are heavily striated. It is a relatively brittle stone and forms alongside Quartz, Microcline, Albite, Lepidolite, Beryl (like Aquamarine), and Calcite.