tourmaline

Each color of tourmaline has its own specific healing ability. Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral with several elements compound within is, such as aluminium, iron, sodium, lithium, magnesium or potassium. Tourmaline occurs in a wide variety of colors naturally, ,usually occurring as black to bluish -black and deep brown. Its found as yellow, and lithium rich varieties can be almost any color, even pink, green, yellow etcetera. Tourmaline gets its name from Tamil turamali. A unique trait of tourmaline, it generates electricity under pressure and with it, generates heat. It has a strong affinity for devic energies, and is especially beneficial for plants, keeping pests away and encouraging healthy growth and harvest yields. Tourmaline is purifying stone, 

Crystal System: Trigonal
Hardness: 7 - 7.5
Chakra: Earth ( Protects All)
Energy Vibration: 2 ( varies by color)
Zodiac Sign: Libra ( varies by color)
Source: Afghanistan, Australia, Africa, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and USA
Beneficial For: Assimilation and Translation of Coded Information, Balancing Male-Female Energy, Detoxification, Dyslexia, Energy Flow, Hand-Eye Coordination, Paranoia, Protection, and Removal of Blockages

transforming dense, negative energy into a lighter one. It grounds all spiritual energy, balances chakras, meridians, and forms a protective shield. Tourmaline is a powerful mental healer as well. Allowing for the balance of the left and right hemispheres and transforms negative thoughts into positive ones. It promotes self-confidence and pushes down deep seated fears away. Tourmaline is useful in wand form, as it is able to clear auras, remove blockages, and disperse negative energy and point to solutions for any given challenge. Each color of tourmaline has a specific healing ability.