Tourmaline

Libra

complex Borosilicate

Chakra: by colour

Number: 2

Water

Tourmaline exists in the form of striated columns in colours including pink, green, black, and blue, as well as two or three-coloured forms and colourless.  The deep-pink form is known as Rubellite, and a black form is known as Schorl

Tourmaline can be used to seek inspiration, and to reduce fear by increasing understanding and self-confidence.

Used anciently as a 'teller' stone to point to what or who was causing problems, it is also able to point to that which is 'good'.

In the Native American, Aboriginal, and African tribal traditions, Tourmaline is meant to provide protection from all physical dangers.

Tourmaline assist in all creative and healing endeavours in a balanced and co-operative way.  It assists in removing the feeling of being a 'victim'.

Each colour of Tourmaline exhibits particular characteristics, particularly for healing.

©1999 Fraser Muir-Matheson for Bright New Dawn