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Mineral group Healing crystal

Tourmalines

✦ The Rainbow Gem ✦

🎂 October Birthstone

Crystal lore: 🌿 Healing🛡️ Protection🌊 Calm

Cyclosilicate mineral supergroup.

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Tourmalines specimen
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Properties

🔷 Trigonal✏️ streak white
Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolTur

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

Varieties & related stones

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

The tourmaline family spans every color; in lore each hue carries its own energy, all linked to balance.

Traditional uses
balance, protection, energy flow
Chakra
Root Heart
Zodiac
♎Libra ♏Scorpio
Element
🌿Earth

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

AgateA natural partner for protection; Agate also adds stability. Black TourmalinePaired in tradition for protection, with Black Tourmaline bringing grounding as well. MalachiteBoth carry the theme of protection, so together they're thought to reinforce it. ObsidianA natural partner for protection; Obsidian also adds truth. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies tourmaline's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

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