The tale "Silver Hoof" by Pavel Bazhov is known to everyone. A goat from it beat a silver hoof against the earth, leaving behind a scattering of gems. Tourmaline is considered to be such a magical gem.
Tourmalines are divided into technical (used in acoustic electronics, radio engineering, optics), precious and ornamental. Precious minerals are distinguished by depth and purity of color, high transparency, beauty of color. The color of the stone can be from black to almost transparent (achroit). The hue is determined by the content in the crystal of chromium, iron, magnesium and other chemical elements. Stones of mixed colors are widespread - raspberry yellow, pink-green, neon-green and neon-blue, multicolor, which radiate heat and fascinate with the beauty of color overflows.
Description
Tourmaline, the photo of which can be seen in this article, is a subgroup of minerals that belong to the group of boron-containing aluminosilicates. Its name is translated from Sinhala as a magic multi-colored stone. The ancients described his interesting ability to attract dust to himself, which demonstrates that his piezoelectric properties of man have long been interested. Other names of the mineral: sherl, raspberry sherl, achroite, verdelite, sibirite, rubellite, paraboite, indigolite, dravite.
The chemical composition of tourmaline
- Silicon oxide, aluminum, boron and magnesium oxides, sodium and potassium, iron, silicates.
- Aluminum boron silicate of iron and magnesium.
Crystalline substance, the shape of the crystal is a trihedral convex prism.
Some stones have several zones that are painted in different colors; such crystals are commonly called "polychromatic".
Some varieties of the mineral, depending on transparency and color, are classified as precious, and the second as ornamental. You can find tourmaline in nature (the photo can be found in this article) of raspberry and green colors, sometimes blue and yellow. Transparent varieties of raspberry red, blue and green are most valued. In addition, there are polychrome species - at the same time there are several different colors, for example green-red stones.
The mineral is mostly homogeneous, the chemical and physical characteristics for its total mass are the same. In nature, it is found in igneous rocks.
Varieties in chemical composition
- Dravit - the absence of any dominance.
- Tsilaizit is the predominance of active metals such as aluminum, sodium and potassium.
- Elbaite is a magnesium structure.
- Sherl (black) - the predominance of iron.
Jewelery Tourmaline
- Sibirite is a saturated red color.
- Rubellite - red or pink color.
- Indigolite - blue, blue color.
- Achroite is colorless.
- Verdelite is green.
The composition of different types of minerals includes calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, potassium, lithium, vanadium, chromium and sodium.
At present, a technology has been developed for the production of minerals by artificial means, although the importance of tourmaline has not changed. The technology is very expensive. It is based on the bombardment of atoms of a silicon workpiece by charged ions of sodium, boron, aluminum and potassium at high temperature and pressure.
Place of Birth
Tourmaline, the healing properties of which will be described in detail below, is found in pegmatites (Elbaite, Dravite and Scherl), granites (Scherl), in metamorphic rocks: gneisses and crystalline schists (Scherl), as well as crystalline limestones, skarns and greisens. Fine samples are known in Russia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar, Canada, USA. The colored varieties that are mined in Brazil are called Brazilian Sapphire, Brazilian Ruby, and Brazilian Emerald.
Application
The crystals of the mineral are characterized by the manifestation of piezoelectric and pyroelectricity (during friction, heating, pressure, they are electrified, one end being charged positively, and the other negatively). Tourmaline stone, the healing properties of which are described below, are also used in radio engineering. Its piezoelectric properties are used in medical devices for the production of negative ions.
Tourmaline, the contraindications and medicinal properties of which are described in detail in this article, by its definition, is a gem, a stone used in medical devices and microelectronics, in jewelry, and also in magic.
Tourmaline Processing
- Stone engraving.
- Jewel cut.
- Cabochons.
- Stone carving.
Healing properties
The crystalline molecular structure, the magmatic nature of birth, electromagnetic properties made it possible to use such a mineral as tourmaline in medicine. The value of the stone is so great that it has been successfully used for many years for preventive and therapeutic purposes.
At the end of the twentieth century, the Japanese carried out research work and proved to the world the same that, in fact, was previously known from the sorcerers, shamans and traditional healers. The results of their work suggest that the fine and fine grinding of a mineral does not destroy its electromagnetic properties, rather, on the contrary, leads to a more active release of energy. Enterprising Japanese were able to create a special fiber, which includes natural binding fibers and crushed tourmaline crystals. This fiber was first used by Japanese researchers for medicinal purposes.
Today, tourmaline is widely used in medicine in general. The stone has contraindications, but we will talk about them later. Now I want to say that the method of obtaining a "liquid" mineral has become known. It is based on the binding of tourmaline finely divided powder to natural fibers. The result is a tourmaline fiber, which has unique and lasting properties to heal the human body. Due to the discovery of the Japanese, tourmaline in medicine was able to obtain a new stage of application in preventive and wellness procedures.
Wellness resource of stone
A variety of studies have shown that among many natural minerals, only tourmaline has a diverse and powerful electric field in terms of its effect on the human body. Moreover, it is not required to create any additional conditions for this. After the stone is exposed to sunlight , the mineral absorbs energy, and an electric charge appears on its surface. This is confirmed by dust particles that begin to be attracted to it under the influence of solar natural heat.
It has already been said above about how widely used tourmaline in medicine, contraindications to its use will be described below. Since the stone emits electric micron currents, negative ions, infrared rays, it improves human health and also cleans the environment. Microcurrents of stone can balance the biocurrents of their host. The remains of unspent energy, the excess charge of the mineral are washed off with ordinary running water.
Next, we consider what kind of stone tourmaline has healing properties, affecting the human body with the allocation of infrared rays. It:
- blood circulation stimulation;
- capillary expansion;
- activation of cell structure and metabolism;
- increase body resistance;
- metabolic acceleration;
- pressure normalization;
- stabilization of the activity of the nervous system.
Negative stone ions can also provide invaluable help to a person if he needs:
- stimulate metabolism;
- improve indoor air composition;
- increase cell vitality;
- relieve symptoms of fatigue;
- calm the nervous system;
- strengthen immunity;
- normalize appetite.
Healing stone tourmaline can create protection against the effects of geopathic zones, protect a person from electromagnetic radiation. Thanks to this, modern doctors actively use the healing and magical properties of the mineral, and modern healers and magicians resort to its help as a symbol of hope, love, the talisman of all creative people.
Magical properties
Black tourmaline, the healing properties of which are known to many today, has long been used by witches for witchcraft. Stones of green color opened up new talents in a person and aroused creative abilities. He helps those born under the sign of Capricorn, Leo, Sagittarius. The mineral develops talents in them, helps to avoid alcohol and drug addiction, and also reconciles them with reality.
There are scientists who believe that the long wearing of tourmaline can harm the human psyche, as well as cause obsessions, while completely distorting the feeling of reality. This stone is considered the talisman of witches, as well as creative people. Amulets to their owners help to concentrate, and also increase their mental abilities. The red tourmaline in the shape of an amulet gives you the opportunity to find hope and protect yourself from fears.
Varieties of the mineral belong to precious and ornamental stones, it depends on their transparency and color. In nature, there are raspberry and green gems, as well as blue and yellow. Of great value are the transparent types of green and blue tourmaline. Today, technologies have already been developed with the help of which this stone can be obtained artificially.
Amulets and Talismans
Tourmaline, reviews of which can be read in the article below, is the talisman of artists, writers, poets, musicians, witches and magicians. For example, black tourmaline is the talisman of witches, and the talisman of artists is red. The mascot helps its master to awaken creative forces, and also nourishes him with energy.
Such an amulet helps its owner to concentrate on the main, significantly increases his intellectual abilities. The amulet made of red stone helps a person to find hope, in addition, to protect him from unjustified anxiety and fears.
Tourmaline Care
For a long time it is strictly forbidden to soak tourmaline products in water. When washing, do not use soap, bleaches and detergent. It is recommended to clean (wash) in running water at a temperature of up to 40 ° C. This cleaning method will not adversely affect the effectiveness of tourmaline products.
Tourmaline in medicine: contraindications
- If soft tissue is damaged, the stone can be used one day after receiving it.
- Today, tourmaline is increasingly used in medicine. He also has contraindications. So, it is not used at elevated body temperature, violations of temperature sensitivity, tendency to bleeding.
- Do not use products for hemorrhagic strokes.
- Use this product with caution in people with pacemakers.
- Do not use tourmaline products in case of hyperthyroidism.
- If you are prone to allergies, you must use them with extreme caution.
- Individual intolerance.
- Breastfeeding and pregnant women need to refrain from using this product.
Interesting about tourmaline
Tourmaline stone in medicine and jewelry has been used very actively for many years. The largest ruby, which was inlaid in the crown of the dynasty of the kings of the Czech Republic, turned out to be a red tourmaline during the examination. In addition, the world famous “Grape Bunch”, which was given to Catherine the Second by the Swedish king, was also created from red tourmaline.
Its best representative is the "Cheerful Green Giant", which is stored in the Museum of Natural History of the city of New York.
Tourmaline: reviews
A lot of people using products with tourmaline leave feedback about them. So, many people like its amazing effect on the human body, the amazing appearance of the stone, as well as the ability to improve the air in the apartment. Among the negative opinions there are those that the mineral has contraindications, and, accordingly, not every person can use it to improve their health.