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(Rubblite) Pink Tourmaline

Pink (Rubellite) Tourmaline

Elbaite Variety

from Barra Do Salinas, Minais Gerais, BRAZIL

 

Measurements Approx.

Height - 4 cm

Width - 3.9 cm

Length - 6.8 cm

 

Tourmaline is one of the most significant mineral groups for metaphysical use, and it includes a wide variety of different forms, colours and energy spectrums.

Although Tourmaline can be found on every continent, fine crystals specimens and gems are still considered rare and often command high prices.

Tourmaline made its entry into the commercial worlds of gems in 1876 when George Kunz sold a Green Tourmaline gem form Maine to Tiffany and Co.

In the ensuing years, Tourmaline gained great popularity as a gemstone, and more recently its subtle energy properties have made it a favourite of metaphysical collectors and practitioners.

 

Tourmaline is a complex aluminium borosilicate, its crystal pattern is hexagonal (trigonal) with prismatic crystals and striations running parallel to the main axis.

No other gemstone has such wide variations in colours. Tourmaline can be red, pink, yellow, brown, black and various shades of green, are called Watermelon Tourmaline.

 

Pink Tourmaline:

Spiritually Pink Tourmaline is said to activate the high-heart centre and one’s ability to surrender to love. It may help one find strength in vulnerability and feel joy in all one’s learning experiences.

Pink Tourmaline is considered a powerful emotional balancer and cleanser. It is also said to be one of the strongest stones to alleviating stress and help balance any emotional stress which may come from that state. It is considered by some a great stone for children, especially when hyperactive or having difficulty sleeping.

 

Physically Pink Tourmaline may help calm and soothe the heart, assisting with angina, irregular heartbeat and recovery from heart attack. It’s said to be useful in balancing brain biochemistry to help promote a balanced mental state.

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Uploaded on September 16, 2015
Taken on September 11, 2015