Tourmaline
Tourmaline Gemstone is a semi-precious gemstone that comes in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, green, blue, yellow, and black. The most sought-after color is the intense pink or red known as “Rubellite.”
Who should wear a Tourmaline?
According to Indian Astrology, Tourmaline Gemstone is associated with the planet Mercury and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those born under the sign of Virgo. It is also said to be beneficial for people with a weak Mercury in their birth chart.
Types of Tourmaline
There are several different types of tourmaline, including:
Intense pink or red color
Electric blue or green color
Pink and green color
Two distinct colors in same stone
Quality
When checking the quality of a tourmaline gemstone, you should look for a deep, rich color, good clarity, and a well-cut stone. Avoid stones with a pale color or those that are too dark, as well as those with inclusions or visible fractures.
Benefits
Wearing tourmaline is said to have many benefits, including:
- Enhancing creativity and self-expression
- Improving communication and self-confidence
- Supporting the immune system and promoting healing
- Aiding in the release of stress and tension
- Enhancing spiritual growth and understanding
- Helping to balance the chakras, especially the heart and root chakras
- Tourmaline is said to be particularly useful for people who are sensitive to electromagnetic
- Radiation, such as those who spend a lot of time around computers or other electronic devices.
FAQs
Tourmaline measures 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. This means that it is fairly hard and scratch resistant. Tourmaline is also crack-free and extremely durable.
The rarest and most expensive tourmaline is the neon blue or green Paraiba variety that is colored with traces of copper.
Due to its dark color and grounding properties, black tourmaline is associated with the root chakra (this is all about grounding and protection).
