Properties
Mineral group:Tourmaline
Chemistry: Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)-(OH)3(OH)
Color: All colours including many colours in same stone
Crystal system: Trigonal
Mohs Scale hardness: 7-7,5
Refractive index: 1,614-1,666
Birefringence: 0,014-0,040
Specific gravity: 2,85-3,35
Other
The chamelion of gemstones because of its many colours and colour combinations. Many varities of tourmaline have their own names. Multicolour tourmalines are very sought after and expensive. One example is the form called Watermelon tourmaline wich we also at Riddgem is very attracted to. Tourmaline is know already from antiquity Mediterranean region. But was as late as 1700 started to be imported to Holland from Sri Lanka and then have its sinhalese name turmali wich means stone with many colours. Tourmaline Cat´s Eye is a varity of Tourmaline that also have the cat´s eye effect.
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Cat's Eye Tourmaline in Healing
Cat's Eye Tourmaline, a variant of tourmaline with the unique "cat's eye pattern," is a stone that combines the powerful properties of tourmaline with focused and protective energy. It is valued for its strong grounding, protective, and healing properties in both physical and spiritual healing.
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