Properties, features and meaning of green tourmaline

History and origin

Tourmaline has a long-standing relationship with people. Residents of Byzantium learned to process it in the 8th century; Russian trade flourished in the 8th century. At the same time, the conquistadors introduced Europe to the gem.

Green tourmaline stone

The famous historical stone is the giant emerald tourmaline, presented to the King of Norway, Charles XIV Johan, by the Ambassador of Brazil. In 1818, the founder of the Bernadotte dynasty ascended the throne, and the crown was adorned with “almost an emerald.” The stone strengthened friendship between countries and protected the ruler from inappropriate actions.

The Old World called the green stones “Brazilian emeralds.”

It was only in the 18th century that the mineral was classified as a variety of tourmaline. Since that time it has been used in priestly robes.

Also known as verdelite. The stone received this name due to its color: verde - green, lithos - stone.

Green is the most common of tourmalines, with a palette ranging from light green to emerald.

The stone is formed in igneous and hydrothermal rocks. Sometimes it forms druses weighing up to hundreds of kilograms or fusions of needle-crystals in the shape of rays or fans.

Physicochemical characteristics

Green tourmaline is one of the boron-containing aluminosilicates with a crystalline structure.

The green color is created by impurities of chromium and iron. Vanadium allows the shade of the crystal to change with the light.

The gemstone is the rival of the emerald.

The iron character of a beautiful mineral

The black variety of the mineral is the most common. The high content of iron impurities gives the mineral a deep dark color. Tourmaline jewelry of this color looks very stylish and luxurious at the same time. Whether the stone is cut for pendants and rings or black tourmaline is collected into beads, scherl (as the stone is also called) is spectacular in any piece of jewelry. It is distinguished by high density and hardness, but it is very malleable in processing, which is explained by the peculiarity of its crystalline structure. This is not a semi-precious stone, but one of the most expensive. However, craftsmen often frame raw, elongated crystals in precious metals.

Sherl is, among other things, also an ornamental stone. Polished black tourmaline slabs are an elite interior finishing material.

Masters of inlay work love this mineral for its incredible shine in the overall mosaic of the design.

Souvenirs in the form of a pyramid or a ball are in constant demand among clairvoyants, magicians and psychics. The physical properties of the crystal make it possible to use it in the production of electronic devices with automatic sensors.

Place of extraction

Green tourmaline is mined all over the planet.

The number one supplier is Brazil. On the continent it is also the USA (California), Colombia, Uruguay.

Ring with green tourmaline

African stone deposits - Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe. The mines of Madagascar have been supplying druse larger than 30 cm for more than a century.

Asian deposits of the mineral are Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India. Jewelry-grade crystals are mined in Vietnam: rich, transparent, large (up to 20 cm). Russian deposits are famous for good quality raw materials: the Urals, Transbaikalia, and the Kola Peninsula.

Varieties and colors

Description of green tourmaline includes the name of the variety:

• Verdelite. Multi- or single-color dark green stone, gradation of shades goes from bottom to top. Most often with a pinkish or yellowish tint, rarely a blue-green tint is present.

Pendant with verdelite stone

• Chrome tourmaline. The mineral is emerald in color and looks red under the Chelsea filter. The color is created by the increased content of chromium. Rare, valuable material.

Chrome – tourmaline

• Deuterolite. A stone with the effect of changing color depending on the lighting. Property of Russia.

Tourmaline “Deuterolite”

• Chameleonite. Green-olive in daylight, brownish-red in artificial light.

Chameleonite

• Watermelon. An instance with a combination of red and green: a green outer layer plus a scarlet “core”.

Watermelon tourmaline

• Paraiba. Available in colors from emerald to deep blue. Bright expensive variety. Named after the place of production - a state in Brazil.

Paraiba Tourmaline

• . A stone with a light stripe in the middle.

Tourmaline “Cat's Eye”
The most famous and common green variety in nature is verdelite. This is how any green tourmaline stone is called in everyday life.

Medicinal properties

It is not magic that creates healing qualities, but the physical properties of tourmaline. They have been studied and used by official medicine.

Overall Impact

It has been scientifically proven that only green tourmaline has a constant electric field.

The crystal emits infrared rays that balance biocurrents. This is its main meaning for a person.

The healing properties of the green mineral:

• it is a gem of youth: it preserves mental clarity, sharp vision and slows down aging;
• helps with the functioning of the liver, cardiovascular and reproductive systems;
• cleanses blood vessels from cholesterol deposits;
• beneficial for blood and circulation;
• useful for people suffering from sclerosis, atherosclerosis or epilepsy; hyperactive or short-tempered.

Green tourmaline crystals seem to envelop a person in an energetic cocoon, nourishing them with energy, gently improving their health.

Earrings with green tourmaline

Regeneration accelerates, rapid recovery occurs after serious illnesses or psycho-emotional exhaustion.

Beads, bracelets or silver jewelry in contact with the skin are best.

The therapeutic effect does not depend on the size of the crystal.

Contraindications

Factors excluding the use of the mineral:

• high body temperature;
• bleeding;
• hemorrhagic stroke;
• thyroid diseases;
• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases.

The injured soft tissues are affected by the stone only after 24 hours.

Caution is required if you have allergies or wear a pacemaker.

Variety of gems

The green tourmaline in the photo looks very unusual. In addition to green, there are several more types:

• rubellite;
• spin;
• indigolite;
• drags;
• schorl;
• achroite;
• polychrome tourmaline.

The color palette and transparency completely depend on the chemical composition of the fossils. The price of precious stones is very high. The structural features and chemical composition of each variety are very different, and accordingly, the impact on areas of life, character and health will also vary significantly.

Magic properties

The magical properties of green stone are due to its color and the capabilities of the tourmaline family.

Overall Impact

The influence of the mineral is manifested as follows:

• a feeling of satisfaction and security is created, depression disappears, nervous tension decreases;
• the owner looks at familiar situations in a new way, which helps to break the deadlock;
• The stone protects from envy, the evil eye or one’s own bad thoughts.

The best talisman jewelry is a necklace or earrings for women, a ring or ring for men, in gold or silver.

Who is it suitable for?

Green tourmaline has a special meaning for several groups of people:

• representatives of “green” professions: biologists, flower growers, landscapers, veterinarians, ecologists;
• ambitious, determined people aimed at some business;
• creative individuals.

The magical properties of tourmaline make humans part of nature. He will intuitively understand the language of animals and plants, the “mood” of the earth.

Silver ring with green tourmaline

Hindus often used the stone as an amulet: it makes men stronger and prevents impotence. It will help a woman to streamline her love sphere or balance her sexuality.

Contraindication

As a magic stone, verdelite senses the owner’s biofield, therefore it is dangerous for those who intentionally or unwittingly destroy nature.

Lumberjacks, hunters, fishermen or avid mushroom pickers are better off using a different gem.

general characteristics

Pink tourmaline carries sensual energy and the element water.
It is a stone of love and friendship that teaches a person to empathize with others. It is considered a children's and feminine mineral. Normalizes the functioning of the heart chakra – Anahata. Red rubellite is also a stone of love and friendship. But unlike pink, which pacifies a person and makes him more of a calm contemplative, the red version of the mineral teaches communication. Helps develop extroverted characteristics in a person. Green (verdelite) is a crystal of creativity, monetary luck and business success. Helps turn hobbies and increases into a source of stable income. Increases physical endurance, strengthens a person’s connection with the Earth. Indigolite is a mineral of calm. Relieves stress, gives good sleep, helps not to take troubles to heart. It carries the energy of water, which removes all excessive fears and worries from life. The black version is associated with the Earth. This is the most powerful type of amulet against negative energy of all types of tourmaline. The magical properties of all tourmalines without exception are so great that they are considered shamanic stones, which are suitable for protection against the forces of Darkness during the performance of occult rituals.

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?

According to the horoscope, Verdelite is compatible with almost the entire zodiac circle.

Particularly suitable for zodiac signs of the water and air elements.

Ring with citrine and tourmaline

The gem is not recommended for fire signs, but if you want, you should wear it together with citrines or diamonds.

(“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated)

Tourmaline Astrology

Stones don't have birthdays. But there are birth months. For tourmaline it is October. In any case, this is what the British National Association of Jewelers and the Jewelery Industry Council of America think so.

According to the horoscope, the stones are most suitable for Libra.

Although tourmalines of different colors have their own preferences. Green and black tourmalines will be an excellent helper for Capricorns, red ones - for Sagittarius and Scorpios. Blue gems are good for Libra and Taurus. Virgos, you will have to find funds and buy incredibly beautiful and incredibly expensive Paraibas.

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Multicolor tourmalines can be used by all zodiac signs whose color is included in the shades of the gem.

Verdelite will be good for people with the Sun in Taurus.

Large green tourmaline 7.2 carats

Where is it used?

Green tourmaline crystals are classified as precious, ornamental or industrial and are used accordingly.

Jewelry

Transparent varieties are prized by jewelers. The stone resembles emerald, but is cheaper and easier to process. It is used to create works of jewelry and an affordable range of products.

Ring with tourmaline

A carat of verdelite is valued taking into account the weight and type of stone: a 2-5 carat crystal with chrome is $165-380, a regular 5-10 carat crystal is $45-65 per carat. The cost of paraiba is up to 5.5–6 thousand dollars per carat.

The greenish natural color is enhanced by heating. The mineral becomes emerald, sometimes with a polychrome effect. The cracks are filled with tinted resin.

Products with natural green stones are rare. More often it is glass ceramic, that is, a synthetic mineral. It is durable and suitable for rings and bracelets.

Other areas

Opaque, colorless or pale green tourmaline is used in optics, radio engineering, and medicine (tourmaline underwear, belts, and other accessories).

Piezoelectric stone ionizes air, which is why it is used in hospital wards.

How to spot a fake

Instead of a green gem of natural origin, glass or plastic is often offered.

Green tourmaline sizing

It is possible to identify a fake at home, knowing the properties of natural stone:

• It is difficult to scratch verdelite;
• if you rub it with your hands, you will feel a slight tingling sensation;
• after heating the stone in your hands, small paper, dust, hair, threads will be attracted to it;
• when the lighting changes, the shade of the gem changes, that is, the effect of pleochroism appears;
• The difference between a fake is the evenly distributed color.

Refined green tourmalines are often passed off as emeralds.

How to wear and care

The physical properties of the stone determined the rules for its use and storage.

How to wear

Jewelry with tourmalines is appropriate for any occasion, wardrobe and age. The younger the owner, the lighter the stone. Dark minerals of deep rich tones are intended for men.

Beads with green tourmaline

You can wear jewelry all the time, but short breaks won’t hurt: the energetically strong mineral affects the human biofield.

The stone is strongest on Mondays and Saturdays.

How to care

Care is standard for precious gems:

• Before housework, decorations are removed.
• High temperatures, acids, abrasives, and aggressive cleaning agents are destructive.
• The gem is washed with a soap solution at room temperature, a soft brush or cloth. The procedure is not delayed, it is carried out every two to three months.
• Ultrasonic and steam cleaning is prohibited.
• To make the stone shine, rub it with a piece of soft cloth.
• Jewelry is stored in a durable box separately from others so that its metal frame does not damage the inserts.

Pebbles are removed from negative energy on the waxing Moon (preferably at the beginning of the lunar month) by washing with cold running water.

To recharge, place it in the sun or under the waning moon.

The closer the end of the lunar month, the stronger the stone.

Ring with green tourmaline

Compatibility with other stones

When one person uses two different stones at once, it ends up bad more often than good. But tourmaline is a rather compromise mineral, which has only 4 bosom “enemies”:

• obsidian;
• pomegranate;
• amber;
• ruby.

Conflicts with these stones are noted both from an astrological and energetic point of view.