Crystal - Green Tourmaline in White Quartz
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ITEM# CRYSTAL-Tourmaline-0002
$50.00
$50.00
Minas Gerais, Brazil
ITEM# CRYSTAL-Tourmaline-0002
This fine green tourmaline specimen is from Mineas Gerias, Brazil.
Tourmaline is a crystal boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminum, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gem comes in a wide variety of colors.
Tourmaline belongs to the trigonal crystal system and occurs as long, slender to thick prismatic and columnar crystals that are usually triangular in cross-section. The style of termination at the ends of crystals is asymmetrical, called hemimorphism. Small slender prismatic crystals are common in a fine-grained granite called aplite, often forming radial daisy-like patterns. Tourmaline is distinguished by its three-sided prisms; no other common mineral has three sides. Prisms faces often have heavy vertical striations that produce a rounded triangular effect.
Tourmaline has a variety of colors. Usually, iron-rich tourmalines are black to bluish-black to deep brown, while magnesium-rich varieties are brown to yellow, and lithium-rich tourmalines are almost any color: blue, green, red, yellow, pink, etc. Rarely, it is colorless. Bi-colored and multicolored crystals are common, reflecting variations of fluid chemistry during crystallization. Crystals may be green at one end and pink at the other, or green on the outside and pink inside; this type is called watermelon tourmaline. Some forms of tourmaline are dichronic, in that they change color when viewed from different directions.
Almost every color of tourmaline can be found in Brazil, especially in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Bahia. In 1989, miners discovered a unique and brightly colored variety of tourmaline in the state of Paraiba. The new type of tourmaline, which soon became known as paraiba tourmaline, came in unusually vivid blues and greens. These colors were often described as "neon" since they appeared to glow. Brazilian paraiba tourmaline is usually heavily included. Much of the paraiba tourmaline from Brazil actually comes from the neighboring state of Rio Grande do Norte. Material from Rio Grande do Norte is often somewhat less intense in color, but many fine gems are found there. It was determined that the element copper was important in the coloration of the stone.
Metaphysical properties: Tourmaline aids in understanding oneself and others. It promotes self-confidence and diminishes fear. Tourmaline attracts inspiration, compassion, tolerance and prosperity. It balances the right-left sides of the brain. Helps treat paranoia, overcomes dyslexia and improves hand-eye coordination. Tourmaline releases tension, making it helpful for spinal adjustments. It balances male-female energy within the body. Enhances energy and removes blockages.
Green Tourmaline has a lovely vibration that stimulates happiness and joy for life! Its metaphysical properties strongly promote compassion... particularly towards yourself.
This delightful green crystal is an earth energy stone. It will connect you to the earth and attune you to the vibration of Mother Gaia. Its gift of allowing your heart to make an electro-magnetic connection with the earth itself, will help to improve the health of the physical heart.
It has a strong healing capacity... and is especially helpful for earth healing and aiding the nature kingdom. If you are studying to be a herbalist, this is strong stone to aid you to gain a greater understanding of the flow of energy between the mineral and plant kingdoms.
This tourmaline specimen measures approximately 4 inches long, 4 inches wide and 2 1/4 inches tall, and the large crystal is approximately 2 inches long by 1/2 inches wide.
ITEM# CRYSTAL-Tourmaline-0002
This fine green tourmaline specimen is from Mineas Gerias, Brazil.
Tourmaline is a crystal boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminum, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gem comes in a wide variety of colors.
Tourmaline belongs to the trigonal crystal system and occurs as long, slender to thick prismatic and columnar crystals that are usually triangular in cross-section. The style of termination at the ends of crystals is asymmetrical, called hemimorphism. Small slender prismatic crystals are common in a fine-grained granite called aplite, often forming radial daisy-like patterns. Tourmaline is distinguished by its three-sided prisms; no other common mineral has three sides. Prisms faces often have heavy vertical striations that produce a rounded triangular effect.
Tourmaline has a variety of colors. Usually, iron-rich tourmalines are black to bluish-black to deep brown, while magnesium-rich varieties are brown to yellow, and lithium-rich tourmalines are almost any color: blue, green, red, yellow, pink, etc. Rarely, it is colorless. Bi-colored and multicolored crystals are common, reflecting variations of fluid chemistry during crystallization. Crystals may be green at one end and pink at the other, or green on the outside and pink inside; this type is called watermelon tourmaline. Some forms of tourmaline are dichronic, in that they change color when viewed from different directions.
Almost every color of tourmaline can be found in Brazil, especially in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Bahia. In 1989, miners discovered a unique and brightly colored variety of tourmaline in the state of Paraiba. The new type of tourmaline, which soon became known as paraiba tourmaline, came in unusually vivid blues and greens. These colors were often described as "neon" since they appeared to glow. Brazilian paraiba tourmaline is usually heavily included. Much of the paraiba tourmaline from Brazil actually comes from the neighboring state of Rio Grande do Norte. Material from Rio Grande do Norte is often somewhat less intense in color, but many fine gems are found there. It was determined that the element copper was important in the coloration of the stone.
Metaphysical properties: Tourmaline aids in understanding oneself and others. It promotes self-confidence and diminishes fear. Tourmaline attracts inspiration, compassion, tolerance and prosperity. It balances the right-left sides of the brain. Helps treat paranoia, overcomes dyslexia and improves hand-eye coordination. Tourmaline releases tension, making it helpful for spinal adjustments. It balances male-female energy within the body. Enhances energy and removes blockages.
Green Tourmaline has a lovely vibration that stimulates happiness and joy for life! Its metaphysical properties strongly promote compassion... particularly towards yourself.
This delightful green crystal is an earth energy stone. It will connect you to the earth and attune you to the vibration of Mother Gaia. Its gift of allowing your heart to make an electro-magnetic connection with the earth itself, will help to improve the health of the physical heart.
It has a strong healing capacity... and is especially helpful for earth healing and aiding the nature kingdom. If you are studying to be a herbalist, this is strong stone to aid you to gain a greater understanding of the flow of energy between the mineral and plant kingdoms.
This tourmaline specimen measures approximately 4 inches long, 4 inches wide and 2 1/4 inches tall, and the large crystal is approximately 2 inches long by 1/2 inches wide.