Red Tourmaline, also known as Rubellite, is a color variety of the mineral Tourmaline, colored by the presence of manganese 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.

Red Tourmaline is a beautiful stone of grounding, rejuvenation and passion. This amazing stone strengthens the heart and helps you establish a deep connection to the loving and healing energy of Mother Earth. Red Tourmaline has been used throughout history for passion, love and empowerment. It has been used as a talisman for courage, strength and protection by leaders, warriors and healers. Red Tourmaline opens your heart and teaches you how to express love. It enhances the flow of prana or life force energy and revitalizes your passion for enjoying the pleasures of life and love.

Hardness: 7-7.5

Color: Red, purplish red, orangy red, pink or brownish red tourmaline

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, detergent, and soft brush.

Feng Shui Placement: Red Tourmaline is a great stone to keep on your fame & reputation altar and in your bedroom to enhance passion & pleasure.