Tourmaline

Tourmalines are well-known in metaphysical circles as wonderful crystals for healing and protection. Tourmalines are excellent for balancing the hemispheres of the brain, clearing away blockages, and transmuting negative energies. They promote compassion, empathy, and sympathy, and are excellent meditation aids.

In general, Tourmaline can become electrically charged as a result of heat or pressure, which is a testament to the ability of these crystals to impact one’s energy field. Tourmaline is very grounding and helpful in releasing stress and tension. They can bring inspiration from higher realms into the chakras for processing within the body. All Tourmaline is thought to balance yin and yang energies, as well as the left and right hemispheres of the brain

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for
Properties for Stone: Tourmaline
Primary Chakra: Chakra-Varies-by-color
Crystal System:Trigonal-Crystal-System
Chemical Composition: AX3Y6(BO3)3 Si6O18(O,OH,F)4
Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Taurus, Virgo
Numerical Vibration: Number-11
Hardness: 7-to-7.5-Hardness
Color: Blue, Green, Pink
Location: Brazil, India
Rarity: Common
Pronunciation: TOOR-muh-lin/TOOR-muh-leen
Mineral Class: Silicates
Issues and Ailments (Physical): Abrasions, Anemia, Cancer, Deafness, Ears-(Hearing), Epilepsy, Gout, Immune-System, Indigestion, Low-Blood-Pressure, Lymphatic-System, Muscles, Muscular/Skeletal, Sciatica, Sense-of-Smell, Sense-of-Taste, Taste, Tonsillitis, Tumors
Issues and Ailments (Emotional): Abuse, Courage, Grief, Happiness, Harmony, Kindness, Melancholy, Peace, Stabilize-Emotions
Issues and Ailments (Spiritual): Auric-Cleanser, Masculine-Energy

Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite)

Pink Tourmaline, also called Rubellite, belongs to a group called Elbaite, which is a member of the Tourmaline family. Elbaite is by far the most colorful group, including Indicolite (blue to blue/green), Verdelite (green), Rubellite (pink) and Watermelon (pink with green rind).

Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) brings cognitive awareness and experience of Universal Love. Rubellite is a very positive crystal, and is supportive of those who work with it, bringing strength during any trials in one's life. It has balancing properties which help one to move away from extremes, and into more equitable emotional and intellectual perspectives. Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) opens and brings a higher vibration to the Heart Chakra. It is excellent for connecting with the Earth on an emotional level. This connection illuminates the relation between the Earth and Humanity, and helps one to live that relationship in a way that promotes the health of our planet.

Rubellite also works with the Root Chakra, bringing strength, courage, and conviction to endeavors that are based on Love. It helps to gain the courage to overcome issues that hold the heart hostage, such as abusive relationships and negative work situations, and to recognize how why these issues come to be in one's life. Bringing the power to break free of such conditions, Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) can then provide emotional support for the transitional period when one is learning to live free of these destructive patterns that no longer serve.

Pink Tourmaline can also facilitate the great emotional healing that takes place during and after a breakup, or other loss, but excels at healing old emotional wounds from childhood. Pink Tourmaline can help open up the Heart Chakra of those who have been closed off for years, and ultimately bring the joy back into living. This action improves the overall circulation of energy throughout the subtle bodies and the chakras.

Properties for Stone: Pink Tourmaline
Primary Chakra: Heart-Chakra
Secondary Chakra: Root-Chakra
Crystal System: Trigonal-Crystal-System
Chemical Composition: Na(Li,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3 (OH)4 - Sodium Lithium Aluminum Boro-Silicate Hydroxide
Astrological Sign: Libra, Sagittarius, Scorpio
Numerical Vibration: Number-9, Number-99
Hardness: 7-to-7.5-Hardness
Color: Pink
Location: Brazil, Spain
Rarity: Common
Pronunciation: pingk-tur-mah-Leen
Mineral Class: Silicates
Issues and Ailments (Physical): Abuse, Anorexia, Eating-Disorders, Female-Reproductive-Organs, Hysterectomy, Migraines, Spinal-Injuries, Uterus
Issues and Ailments (Emotional): Depression, Fear, Panic-Attacks, Relaxing, Removes-Energy-Blockages, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Tranquility
Issues and Ailments (Spiritual): Serving-Humanity