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What is Tourmaline? Origin, properties, uses and meaning
Tourmaline is a highly prized and valuable gemstone in feng shui. However, because it possesses so many different colors, this stone is often confused with Ruby or Sapphire. So what is Tourmaline? What are the origins and natural properties of Tourmaline? Please refer to Variis Gems’ article below for more information.
What is Tourmaline?
Tourmaline stone is a borosilicate mixed with many different metals such as aluminum (Al), iron (Fe) or Magnesium (Mg)… The chemical formula is (Ca,K,Na,[])( Al,Fe,Li,Mg,Mn)3(Al,Cr, Fe,V)6(BO3)3(Si,Al,B)6O18(OH,F)4. Depending on the type and amount of metal in the compound, Tourmaline will have colors such as: black, blue, green, brown, red, pink, purple and yellow.
In Sinhala, Tourmaline’s original name is Turmali which means “mixed colored gemstone” or Turamalin which means “small gift from the Earth”. The origin of the name of this gem also shows its color diversity.
What is Tourmaline?
History of Tourmaline
Tourmaline was first discovered in 1500 by a Portuguese explorer. At that time, this type of stone was named “rainbow stone” because it had many different colors and especially had the ability to change diversely under sunlight. Some time later, this stone quickly became popular and loved throughout Europe.
Natural characteristics of Tourmaline
Tourmaline stone has a Trigonal crystal structure. Diverse colors include: green, red, yellow, pink, blue, brown, black, watermelon… Tourmaline stone has a fair level of hardness, reaching 7.0 – 7.5/10 according to the Mohs scale. Tourmaline is found in many places around the world such as: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Russia, France, America… In Vietnam, Tourmaline is found and exploited in quarries in Thanh Hoa and Yen Bai.
Below is a table summarizing the basic characteristics of Tourmaline stone:
| Tourmaline | Features |
| Crystal structure | Trigonal |
| Color | Black, red, blue, green, pink, yellow, brown, watermelon |
| Hardness | 7.0 – 7.5 |
| Specific gravity | 2.85 – 3.35 |
| Refractive index | 2.85 – 3.35 |
| Birefringence | 0.014 – 0.040 |
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General uses of Tourmaline stone for health
Unlike many gemstones, Tourmaline is a stone that can be electrically charged. In particular, it can create negative ions and far infrared rays with wavelengths ranging from 4 to 14 micrometers, which are extremely beneficial for human health.
Effects of negative ions
In the age of technology 4.0, most of the devices around us are electronic devices that carry extremely large sources of positive ions. These positive ions have negative effects on human health.
Tourmaline stone has the ability to shoot negative ions, neutralizing positive ions, purifying the atmosphere, helping the atmosphere become fresher and safer.
Effects of far infrared rays (wavelength 4 – 14 micrometers)
Far infrared rays play a very important role in human growth and development. When it reaches the skin, it creates a moderate heat reaction that enhances the body’s metabolic activity and immunity. Besides, it is also widely used in the treatment of diseases such as gastritis, hepatitis, kidney, bladder, and prevention of malignant cancer…
Tourmaline stone brings many great benefits to users’ health
The meaning of each type of Tourmaline stone
Tourmaline is a multi-colored stone. Each color version brings different uses and meanings. Specifically:
| Tourmaline stone type | Meaning |
| Black Tourmaline |
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| Green Tourmaline |
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| Yellow Tourmaline |
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| Pink Tourmaline |
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| Blue Tourmaline |
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Each type of Tourmaline has its own feng shui meaning
What destiny is Tourmaline suitable for?
Which fate is suitable for Tourmaline is a question that receives a lot of attention from those who love this gemstone. As we know, Tourmaline is known as a multi-colored stone. Therefore, this stone can be suitable for many different destiny depending on the color it carries.
| Tourmaline stone type | Fate |
| Black Tourmaline | Water, Wood |
| Green Tourmaline | Wood, Fire |
| Yellow Tourmaline | Earth, Metal |
| Blue Tourmaline | Water, Wood |
| Multi-colored Tourmaline | All orders |
How much does natural Tourmaline cost?
Tourmaline has a very diverse and rich price range. Depending on the color, weight, cutting technique and sophistication of each stone, their price will vary.
General products:
- Tourmaline bracelets 4 – 6mm will cost between 700,000 – 1,500,000 VND/product.
- Gold tourmaline rings will range in price from 2,000,000 – 12,000,000 VND/product depending on the stone color and weight of gold + stone.
Instructions for using and preserving Tourmaline
Tourmaline stone has a moderate hardness of about 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale. Therefore, to prevent the stone from being scratched and causing loss of aesthetics, when exercising or doing heavy work, you should remove Tourmaline stone jewelry and store it carefully.
During use, Tourmaline can also become dusty or contaminated with negative energy from the environment. Therefore, you also need to clean and disinfect this stone periodically.
– Cleaning the stone: Clean the stone with a soft cotton cloth soaked in clean water or specialized gem cleaning liquid. Avoid using strong detergents because it can lose the shine and energy of the stone.
– Disinfection: Soak the Tourmaline stone in white wine for about 5 minutes, then clean the stone with clean water for about 15 minutes.
Protecting Tourmaline stones carefully will help Tourmaline stones retain their highest aesthetics and functionality
Where to buy quality Tourmaline stone jewelry?
With its diverse colors and many health and feng shui benefits, Tourmaline stone is often crafted into beautiful jewelry. However, due to high demand, many types of tourmaline jewelry are counterfeited. To ensure you own real Tourmaline stone jewelry, please buy products at reputable stores.
Variis Gems gem store is a unit with more than 30 years in the field of providing feng shui items. We are confident that we can bring customers feng shui stone products in general and tourmaline stones in particular that are beautiful and of high quality.
Variis Gems commits:
– 100% Tourmaline stone products are made from real, natural stones.
– Ready to inspect stones according to customer requirements
– The best warranty
– Best price on the market
Hopefully, through the information Variis Gems has just provided, you know what Tourmaline is, how much it costs and how to distinguish between real and fake Tourmaline. In addition, if you are interested in ordering jewelry products made from Tourmaline gemstones, please contact Variis Gems immediately for advice.