Green Tourmaline, also known as Verdelite, is a color variety of the mineral Tourmaline, colored by the presence of iron, titanium or vanadium in the crystal structure. Tourmalines are a large group of borosilicate minerals. Many tourmalines are elbaites, which are multi-colored minerals rich in sodium, aluminum, lithium and occasionally copper. They are adored for their array of beautiful colors causes by a huge variety of chemical compositions and color zoning. When conditions change during the formation of tourmaline crystals it can cause two or more colors to occur on a single crystal. Tourmaline crystals are pyroelectric, piezoelectric, and produce negative ions. This makes Tourmaline a very powerful stone to wear and keep in your space to create positive energy.
The word Tourmaline is derived from the Sinhalese (language of Sri Lanka) word "Toramalli" which means “mixed gems”. Dutch merchants used this word to describe the multicolored pebbles that miners found in the gem gravels of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Ancient Egyptian legend describes Tourmaline crystals traveling up from the center of the Earth along a rainbow, gathering the diverse array of colors as they journeyed to the heavens. Magicians living in the Andes mountains used Tourmaline to create magical staffs to access the ancient knowledge of the Earth. Ancient Indian ceremonies used Tourmaline crystals to attain enlightenment and peace.
Green Tourmaline is one of the most powerful gems for the Heart Chakra. This chakra, located in the center of the chest, is the energy center related to love, compassion, and emotional balance. Green Tourmaline opens and activates this chakra, facilitating the flow of love and emotional healing. It encourages self-love, compassion for others, and the ability to forgive ourselves and others.
Green Tourmaline is a stone of energetic and physical detoxification. Its energy can assist the body in eliminating toxins, improving digestion, and supporting overall health. Placing Green Tourmaline on areas of discomfort helps alleviate pain and promote healing. Green Tourmaline is a highly protective stone. It creates a shield against negative energies, environmental pollutants, and emotional toxicity. By absorbing and transforming these negative energies, Green Tourmaline helps maintain a positive and harmonious atmosphere. Healers and empaths will find carrying or wearing Green Tourmaline can help you stay grounded and shielded from external negativity. Its harmonious energy will inspire us to share peace and love with the world.
Hardness: 7-7.5
Color: Green
Structure: Trigonal
Care: Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.
Cleaning: Warm water, mild soap, and soft brush.
Feng Shui Placement: Green Tourmaline is a great stone to keep in the living area to promote a peaceful and loving energy.
Metaphysical properties
♡ Chakra: Heart
♡ Element: Air
♡ Numerology: 6
♡ Zodiac Sign: Virgo, Taurus, Aquarius
♡ Brings courage, harmony, forgiveness & strength
♡ Enhances connection with nature, flow of energy & strength
♡ Promotes expression of the heart, joy & self-healing
♡ Releases emotional trauma
♡ Supports the heart, nervous system & cellular regeneration
Use + Crystal pairings
Using Green Tourmaline in your meditation practice can enhance your experience and deepen your connection to your inner self. Hold a piece of Green Tourmaline in your hand or place it on your heart chakra as you meditate. Focus on its energy, visualizing a vibrant green light enveloping you, promoting healing and balance. During meditation, you can set specific intentions, such as emotional healing, self-love, or protection.
Placing Green Tourmaline into your living space can enhance the energy of your home. Place it in the wealth corner (the farthest left corner from the entrance) to attract prosperity and abundance. Additionally, placing Green Tourmaline in areas where you seek emotional balance, such as the bedroom or meditation space, can help create a serene atmosphere.
Wearing Green Tourmaline as jewelry is a wonderful way to keep its healing energy close. Whether in a pendant, bracelet, or earrings, this stone continuously emits its beneficial vibrations, promoting emotional balance and physical well-being throughout your day.
Morganite + Green Tourmaline
This combination is great for healing emotional trauma, loss and breakups. Morganite and Green Tourmaline harmonize to heal the heart and empower if to open to love again.
Axinite + Green Tourmaline
This is a great combination for healing work. Axinite and Green Tourmaline are incredible crystals to work with for clearing blockages, trauma and healing the auric field.
Lemurian Quartz + Green Tourmaline
This is a fantastic combination for connecting with spirit guides and soothing stress and anxiety. You can wear or keep Lemurian Quartz and Green Tourmaline with you when you want to connect with your spirit guides or anytime when you are experiencing stress and anxiety.
Affirmation: I express my feelings.
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Jamie Inglett
Jamie Inglett is an intuitive healer, teacher, author, founder and CEO of Enchanting Earth; a gemstone jewelry and crystal shop. She is a crystal healing expert who has studied crystals and healing since her spiritual awakening in 2012 at a Quartz mine in Arkansas. Jamie has a master’s degree in business administration. She retired from her successful banking career to pursue her mission of spreading empowerment, love, and healing through crystals. Jamie loves to teach crystal healing live on her social media channels. Further your crystal knowledge and join the enchanting community on Instagram @enchantingearthco
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