Tourmaline crystals are prismatic crystals, hexagonal that commonly have a rounded triangular cross section. These are protective stone that is said to shield against ill-wishing and negative energies. In addition the stone is believed to protect against electromagnetic smog and radiation from mobile phones. The two most common colors of Tourmaline are black and green.

Mental Uses
Tourmaline is said to encourage a positive attitude to life, to dispel negative thoughts and encourage clear rational thought processes.

Physical Uses
In healing, Tourmaline is said to strengthen the immune system and to reduce the pain of arthritis and muscle strain. Keeping a piece of tourmaline near a painful knotted muscle is believed to help relieve the pain.

Other Uses
Tourmaline can be used as a natural insecticide. When buried in the ground or earth around a plant it is believed to deter pests and encourage healthy growth.

The Colors of Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline: Protects against negativity. Corresponds to the root chakra. Astrological sign of Capricorn.

Blue Tourmaline: Psychic awareness. Corresponds to the throat and third eye chakras. Astrological sign of Taurus.

Green Tourmaline: Also known as Verdelite. Represents life energy of plants. Excellent for people who work with herbs for healing. It is a powerful healer, believed to be especially good at relieving chronic exhaustion. Opens the heart chakra. Astrological sign of Capricorn.

Rubellite Tourmaline: Love, devotion. Corresponds to root and heart chakras. Astrological signs of Sagittarius and Scorpio.

Pink Tourmaline: Love, spirituality, joy, peace, understanding. Corresponds to heart chakra and crown chakra. Astrological sign of Libra.

Watermelon Tourmaline: Activates the heart chakra, corresponds to the astrological signs of Virgo and Gemini.