Multi Coloured Tourmaline Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Multi Coloured Tourmaline Stone / Crystal
Chemical Formula:	A(D3)G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Chemical Composition:	Aluminium, Iron, Magnesium, Sodium, Lithium, Or Potassium
Crystal System:	Hexagonal
Lustre:	Vitreous
Transparency:	Transparent to opaque
Colour:	Multicolored
Streak:	White
Hardness:	7 - 7.5 on Mohs Scale
Tenacity:	Brittle
Cleavage:	3,2
Fracture:	Uneven, small conchoidal, brittle
Density:	2.82 - 3.32
Refractive Index:	1.616 - 1.650

Properties of Multi Coloured Tourmaline Stone / Crystal

Tourmaline is considered to be the 8th Anniversary gemstone. It is categorized as a semi-precious stone. It comes in various shades and hues; the most common among them is the multi-coloured tourmaline. As the name suggests, it is a stone that has two or more different colours and are sometimes referred to as either 'rainbow tourmaline' or even bi-coloured tourmaline. It is considered to be one of the most complicated minerals put together with mixed crystals of aluminium boron silicate. One can create completely different shades with the slightest changes in the composition. The name 'Tourmaline' is derived from a Singhalese word "Thuramali" or "Thoramalli" a term given to distinct gemstones in Sri Lanka.

Multi Coloured Tourmaline Stone Healing Properties

Multi-coloured tourmaline is said to strengthen weak souls and bring about self confidence in them. It helps release tension and anxiety and increases one's level of tolerance. It guards the nervous system and improves the immune system. It also enhances hand and eye coordination and flexibility of the spinal cord and brings compassion, love and energy in any relationship.

Multi Coloured Tourmaline Special Properties, Uses & Benefits

Multicoloured tourmaline has two or more shades but the most common of them all is the combination of red and green, hence the name 'Watermelon'. However, the colour changes each time you view from different angles. This is also a birthstone for those born on the month of October. Besides its numerous healing properties as mentioned above, what is unique about this stone is that it is also called the Love Stone as it is worn by those couples facing difficulties in their relationships as it is usually worn to balance one's energy in the body.

Multi Coloured Tourmaline Found in Countries / Locations of World

Multi Coloured Tourmaline gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, USA