Tourmaline – Guide of Healing Crystals

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Tourmaline – Guide of Healing Crystals

Tourmaline Meanings

The gemstone tourmaline is known since ancient times. However, because it has very different external appearances, all the colors of the rainbow, it was often confused with other stones. The red tourmaline, like the ruby or garnet, was therefore called “carbuncle” in the Middle Ages. Green tourmalines were also confused with emeralds, etc.

Its present name became established only with the 18th century. It comes from the Sinhalese (turmali) and translates as “various stone”. Characteristic for tourmaline is its great variety of colors.

At that time, this gemstone was believed to be able to shine from itself. Although this is unfortunately not true, a distinctive feature of some tourmalines, however, is the so-called pleochroism. This means that the tourmaline can show different colors depending on the viewing angle.

Tourmalines are very good electrical conductors, they can be electrostatically charged by rubbing or heat. This property used to be used to pull tobacco ash from the pipe, giving it the synonym “ash puller”. Tourmaline has always been used to make jewelry and art objects.

Turmalin occurrence

The most important occurrences of tourmalines are in Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, the USA, Brazil and Sri Lanka. Rubellites are mainly found in Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria and Pakistan.

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Effects of Tourmaline

Tourmaline has very different varieties, some of which I list here: Tourmaline blue – Indigolite, Tourmaline – Dravite, Tourmaline yellow, Tourmaline green – Verdelite, Paraiba Tourmaline, Tourmaline polichrome, red and pink Tourmaline – Rubellite, Tourmaline black – Schorl, Tourmaline violet – Apyrite, Watermelon Tourmaline , Tourmaline cat’s eye.  All of these have different healing effects as well, but in general, tourmaline is said to have an uplifting and invigorating psychological effect.

To find out more about each of the above listed varieties, I will be adding description pages for each, please click on the name and if page already made, there will be a link attached to the name and you will be forwarded to the respective page.
Tourmaline promotes the pursuit of harmony and clarity in life. Through him we are able to perceive developments and processes more strongly and thus be able to control them.

Physically

It has a positive effect on the nervous system, has a beneficial effect on nerve inflammation such as shingles or trigeminal neuralgia. Tourmalines are also used to strengthen the muscles and much more.

Psychically – Emotionally:

Colorful tourmaline healing stones in iridescent colors strengthen the creative side, red specimens represent vitality. The blue tourmaline (indigolite) stands for tolerance and mental abilities, while the green healing stone (verdelite) has a regenerating effect and strengthens sensitivity.

Tourmaline healing stones can show quite different healing powers due to their diverse varieties. Generally, the stones show a restorative effect on the psyche.

Tourmalines promote the perception and control of developments, bring more clarity in difficult life situations and create a calming atmosphere. Tourmaline is considered a powerful protective stone against negative influences.

Chakra Healing and Balancing with Tourmaline :

Tourmaline in its different varieties effects different chakras. Please check effects at each variety

Tourmaline & Meditation:

Through meditation with the tourmaline, various mental effects of the respective varieties can be unfolded.

Tourmaline cleaning, charging and discharging

Should be discharged once a month under running water and placed in an amethyst druse for a few hours to recharge. Charging in the sun is not recommended for pink tourmalines.

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