
Physical Features:
Chemical | X1Y3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4 |
Color | All colors |
Crystal Habit | Prismatic to acicular crystals |
Crystal System | Trigonal |
Cleavage | Poor |
Fracture | Sub-Conchoidal |
Hardness | 7 - 7.5 Mohs scale |
Luster | Vitreous |
Transparency | Transparent, Translucent, Opaque |
Specific gravity | 2.85 - 3.35 |
Refractive index | 1.614 - 1.666 |
Birefringence | 0.014 - 0.040 |
Chatoyancy | Yes |
This semi-precious gemstone holds therecord being the most colorful stone among all of the gemstone. A group of 27minerals consists of Tourmaline and this rare gemstone comes in all colors ofthe rainbow. This stone was first found in Italy and its name was given by theAsian sub continent country Sri Lanka. The meaning of the stone is Stone mixedwith Vibrant Colours. It is also not a single stone it is a mixture ofdifferent compound stones. Another exciting thing is you will never find twotourmaline stones of exact same color. Thats why it is also called magicStone.
Its purpose and use:
Tourmaline is found in a variety of colorsof Black, Brownish Black, Dark yellow, Red, Blue, Pinkish Red, Green etc. Someof its uses are
According to astrologers, Tourmaline ismainly worn by those people who are ruled by Saturn or Mercury.
In ancient times it is believed that thisgemstone has some supernatural power and it is able to generate an electriccharge and emit negative ions and infrared rays which helps to detoxify humanbodies.
After wearing this, you start to feelhealthy as it will slowly increase your blood flow by expanding the capillariesand also start detoxifying the important organs of the body. It also helps todissolve the toxins from the blood.
With the growing age, different types ofhealth related issues comes out, tourmaline helps in resolving the kidney andliver problems along with many other body parts.
As it helps to increase the blood circulation,indirectly it helps to increase more physical desire and power.
Asit is an energy emitting gem stone, lots of people want to keep it their houseor office so that the energy can spread into the environment. Tourmaline ispreferred worn in either gold or silver.