Tourmaline Crystals
Mineral Properties of Tourmaline
Chemical Formula crystalline boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium.Ca,K,Na,▢)(Al,Fe,Li,Mg,Mn) 3(Al,Cr, Fe,V) 6(BO3) 3(Si,Al,B) 6O 18(OH,F)4
Color(s): Can be many colors including red, black, green, colorless, pink, bi and tri colored specimens are not uncommon.
Streak: White
Luster: vitreous sometimes resinous
Transparency: transparent, translucent, or opaque
Crystal system: Trigonal
Crystal Habits: Parallel and elongated. Acicular prisms,
Specific Gravity: 3.06
Hardness (Mohs): 7-7.5
Cleavage: indistinct
Fracture: conchoidal to uneven
Uses: jewelry
Associated Minerals:
Location: Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Kenya, and USA
Metaphysical Characteristics of Tourmaline
Black tourmaline repels negative energies. Black tourmaline also transforms negative energies into higher vibrations. It is used to harmonize, balance, and protect against electromagnetic noise and radiation in computers and cell phones. People who face challenges from frequent worrying and negativity use black tourmaline for treatment. Tourmaline can aid in detoxification and balancing of the brain hemispheres and strengthening the immune system.
