Watermelon tourmaline

All Tourmalines are powerful crystals with dynamic energy or vibrations. They come in a myriad of colours, with prices varying almost as much as the choice of colour. Most are readily available in either shops or on the internet; with Black (Schrol) Tourmaline being the cheapest and Paraiba Tourmaline being extremely expensive. Blue (Indicolite) Tourmaline specimens can also be pricey for good quality specimens. By far the most popular are black, pink , blue and green Tourmaline.In mineralogical terms, Tourmaline is best described as a group of related but very complex aluminum borosilicate minerals. There are eleven distinct mineral species of Tourmaline, based on chemical composition: Buergerite, Chromdravite, Dravite, Elbaite, Feruvite, Foitite, Liddicoatite, Olenite, Povondraite, Schorl and Uvite. They get their vast array of colours from various metal ions like Iron, Manganese, Titanium and Copper.Some Tourmalines have been give common names like Rubilite for pink to red, Schrol for black, Indicolite for blue and Watermelon for those with a pink or red centre surrounded by green Tourmaline. Others are named after the person who first recorded them (‘Buergerite’ after Professor Buerger), whilst others still, are named after their prime source, as with ‘Paraiba’ Tourmaline, from Paraiba State in Brazil. Many are so similar to the naked eye, though, that the only way to accurately define which of the eleven groups they fit in to would be via lab analysis. Elbaite, for example, comes in a wide range of colours in itself, from green, blue, pink, yellow and so on. Those, therefore, without a common name or certification are usually referred to by their colour, such as Green Tourmaline. The name ‘Tourmaline’ comes from the Sinhalese (language spoken by the natives of Sri Lanka) wordwhich was originally used to refer to an assortment of coloured stones., Tourmaline crystals have been valued throughout the ages for their stunning beauty as much as for their healing qualities. When faceted the pink/red, blue and green varieties have often been mistaken for Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds. In healing terms, Tourmaline crystals act fast in resolving problems; cutting straight to the heart of the issue with their clarity, energy and glorious colour. They can disperse negative energy, enhance psychic ability and increase self-confidence. Below is a brief description of the most popular Tourmalines used for healing purposes, plus they are the most readily available. We have also included a special entry for Paraiba, which in our opinion (and in fact that of many Tourmaline collectors worldwide), is the Holy Grail and most magical of all Tourmaline crystals!(common name:The black variety is said to provide protection from negativity in all forms; from people, spirit entities, electromagnetic smog and geopathic (environmental) stress. It absorbs and deflects this energy, so regular cleansing is essential. It is not advised that this be done via water or salt, but sitting a piece in a bowl or organic, brown rice for 24 hours (or until you feel it has been fully cleansed) should suffice. Always safely discard of the rice afterwards, NEVER cook and eat it or feed to your pets! Black Tourmaline is also said to sharpen ones mind; to speed up our reactions and mental processing. It resonates with the Base (or Root) chakra and is an excellent grounding crystal and can enhance vitality and promote emotional balance. It is readily available at a modest price.Green Tourmaline is an excellent healing crystal, and if worn for prolonged periods, is considered one of the best all-round, general healing ‘tonic’ crystals. Its lovely deep colour resonates directly with the Heart Chakra, helping restore a sense of hope and joie de vivre where despondency, grief or depression has been present. Wearing or using a piece lets us see that we have options in life and can help us see which is the best route for our spiritual progress. It is said to be able to rekindle creativity where it has been blocked (as with writer's block) and is, therefore excellent for creative and artistic types.It has also been used for earth healing and connects with all earth energy work; especially if using or working with herbs, and has long been thought of a healer of ailing plants.Green Tourmaline is also said to be very lucky for the wearer; attracting abundance and prosperity! Good specimens, whether in jewellery or rough, are a bit more expensive than the black.Pink Tourmaline (common name:) has a deep, comforting, peaceful energy. It can help to transform negative behavioural patterns into positive ones, especially those brought about by lack of love and nurturing as a child. It is an excellent choice, therefore, for any inner-child work also.Pink Tourmaline can help heal emotional pain caused through loss; whether grieving for loved ones, people and animals, or the loss of a relationship. It removes the associated pain and fear that comes with such a loss; instilling calmness and restoring a sense of peace. It also teaches us self-love & acceptance, to trust others, and also helps us learn true compassion. It achieves this by opening our Heart chakra thus enabling us to truly feel what others are experiencing, leading to a better understanding of our fellow human beings. It corresponds to the Heart and Higher Heart Chakras. Pink tourmaline is also considered one of the best fertility stones and is also thought to aid the physical heart where strength is lacking. Good specimens, whether in jewellery or rough, are a bit more expensive than the black.This is a combination Tourmaline crystal, having a pink or red centre surrounded by a ring of green tourmaline. In the colour spectrum, red and green are opposites; therefore, this lovely combination can teach us that differing aspects of our nature (or those of others) can exist in harmony. Its energy can help us to balance these aspects; centring vibrations to create a harmonious whole. On the other hand, pink (or red) and green are the harmonious duality’s of the Heart chakra. So here we have the combination of Pink and Green Tourmaline, which makes for a beautiful, supportive, loving, healing, peaceful and spiritual blend; benefiting from the qualities and energies of both Pink and Green Tourmaline in one stone. Good specimens, whether in jewellery or rough, are more expensive than the black.(common name:) This colour Tourmaline is a very spiritual stone, increasing ones awareness of and receptiveness to the higher, subtle vibrations. For this reason it is an obvious choice for psychic attunement or development. It works well with both the Third Eye (or Brow) chakra and the Throat chakra; facilitating communication in the latter; helping one to express oneself more precisely and positively. It is also one of the more expensive stones in this family. Genuine specimens are getting rather pricey.This is an exciting new find among Tourmalines, and indeed in the world of crystals and gemstones in general. They were first discovered in 1989 by a man called Heitor Dimas Barbosa. He was digging in a Brazilian state called Pariba, where he was convinced he would find some new and different crystal, and he wasn’t wrong! Five years after he first started mining, the first Paraiba Tourmaline crystals were found. After identifying the particular geological conditions which yielded this exquisite and glowing stone (namely copper rich seams), similar discoveries were made in parts of Africa, in Mozambique and Nigeria. These finds first came on to the open market in 2003 and 2005 respectively.Metaphysically, Pariba Tourmalines are one of a few New Age stones which have surfaced in recent years; becoming available only we are ready to receive their unique, high vibration energies. They have an ethereal, angelic energy which is quite magical, and they also have an ancient, knowledgeable feel about them. They assist in our well-being and promote inner-strength and spiritual inspiration. They also encourage a desire to help and support others – a true stone for healers of the New Age. They are also linked to the Angels of Joy and Abundance.The stunning turquoise/aqua/blue/green hues found in Paraiba Tourmalines is glorious. They are so vivid with a luminescent, almost neon quality (which has led to them being labelled the Peacock Stone) - they really do appear to ‘glow’. It is no coincidence that as we evolve spiritually, so the colours in our auric field are beginning to also. Seers are beginning to report new, vivid colours appearing in auras, and this stone is a physical manifestation of these subtle new colours and energies. Paraibas align best with the Heart, Higher Heart and Throat chakras.This moment in planetary and spiritual evolution, as we work toward Ascension, is all about Truth. Finding, hearing and speaking the Truth. It is not about saying exactly what is on our mind without concern the impact our words may have on others, but it is about speaking out about what is right for us on our particular and individual spiritual journey. There are many changes afoot; long-standing relationships are being broken down, with previously thought ‘unlikely’ partnerships being built in their wake. Established work patterns are changing with new careers being sought, and new connections are being made on a global level. People are no longer happy to stay as square pegs in round holes; to go on unheard and unfulfilled, with our very souls crying out for freedom and change.As spiritual consciousness expands, so does the need for change; to seek out new relationships, new ways of working and new ways of expression. To not speak the Truth can be to deny not only our own karma (ultimately our spiritual freedom), but also to deny others of their own karma. There may be people around you who need to hear what you have to say, even if they don’t particularly like it or want to hear it. If your words are said with love and compassion, and with the intent that it is for the greater good of all, then there is the sincere possibility that we may achieve positive change and healing for all.This magical new Tourmaline is the stone which supports this Truth and Healing process. It is a guiding light for the sometimes dark and difficult days experienced both personally and globally during this rapid time of spiritual change; shining its light out like a beacon to the planet as a whole.On first sight, to the novice eye, they could be mistaken for Apatite crystals or even Aquamarine, but when you actually handle one their colour and feel is altogether different; their energy is unlike any other crystal. They are incredibly powerful and appear to pulsate with pure, white light; transforming heavy, dense vibrations into positively charged, dynamic energy.Africa yields the biggest Paribas and they also have the most uniform colour (Brazilian ones are rarely found above 1ct). Paribas can be found in various colours depending on the other minerals present when they formed in the earth like Iron and Manganese, but it is the magical aqua/blue/green ones which are the most prized. It is copper which accounts for their exceptional colour; a mineral which has never before been found in a Tourmaline crystal, making them truly unique, and which also accounts for their sparkle and radiance. Paraiba Tourmalines from Brazil are among the rarest and most sought after gems in the world. They are unsurprisingly, therefore, also one of the most expensive, but geological tests have shown that there are few differences between the Brazilian and African, save for the latter being very slightly lighter in colour.