Physical Properties of Pink Tourmaline Stone / Crystal |
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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: | Pink |
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 |
Red or pink Tourmaline is referred to as Rubellite, a term taken from a Latin word 'rubellus' meaning 'red in colour.' It is a natural stone that comes in different shades of pink and red, from deep red to striking pink and sometimes purplish too. Pink Tourmaline is the most expensive compared to its other counterparts. It is mostly preferred by the ladies because of its charming colour. It is mostly used in designing extravagant jewelleries and is much sought after in the market. Pink tourmaline best favours those born in the month of October and it's even more favourable for the ladies as it has feminine energy to help maintain a perfect balance in their lives. This stone mostly controls the heart region, thereby attracting love and passion.
Pink tourmaline has numerous benefits and healing powers. It mainly controls the heart region and therefore it is known to balance the emotions and also purifies matters pertaining to the heart and mind. It soothes your mind and relieves stress. It also attracts love, kindness, compassion and strengthens friendship. It improves the immune system, reproductive system, purifies blood, cures backaches and increases fertility.
Pink tourmaline is known to convert negative energy to positive energy. It enhances joy, happiness, understanding, peace and harmony. It is one of the most durable gemstone that can be designed to make eye catching jewellery and is adored by majority females from all over the world. It is said to have some deep mystical powers and innumerable healing properties.
Pink Tourmaline gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Africa, Brazil, USA