Tourmaline Stone

Tourmaline Stone

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 “turamali” or “toramalli” , which applied to different gemstones found in Sri Lanka.

In today’s era, the tourmaline gem stone is known as the gem stone of the rainbow. Tourmaline that contains an abundance of iron is more black or brown in color. Tourmaline gem stones that are brownish yellow have lots of magnesium. Any tourmaline gem stone that contains lithium could result in colors that include red, pink, yellow, blue, and green. On more rare occasions, the lithium-filled tourmaline is colorless.

One of the more unique styles of tourmaline gem stones is known as watermelon tourmaline. This occurs when a tourmaline gem stone’s cross section cut reveals green on the outside edges, along with a reddish, pink interior.

Tourmaline is categorized by its colors:
Red and pink: rubellite
Blue : indicolite / indigolite
Color green : verdelite
Color yellow : dravit
Color black : schorl
No color : achroit

A tourmaline gem stone is believed by many to be helpful in reducing stress, increasing mental awareness, and improving circulation. Tourmaline gem stones are thought to also foster an environment of friendship and love.

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