Green tourmaline is supplied for mineral collections decorative and specialty industrial use.
Green tourmaline, also known as Verdelite, is a popular green gemstone cherished for its wide range of hues, from pale mint to deep forest green, and is often used in jewellery and for its reputed healing properties.
Physical Properties
Green tourmaline is a durable gemstone suitable for everyday wear.
Color: Ranges from very light, icy mint green to a deep, rich emerald green. The specific color is determined by trace elements like iron, vanadium, and chrome.
Hardness: It rates between 7 and 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Composition: It is a lithium-rich crystalline boron silicate mineral and a member of the tourmaline family.
Sources: Important deposits are found in Brazil, Namibia, Mozambique, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United States.
Characteristics: One of its distinguishing properties is that it can become electrically charged by heating or rubbing it.
Meaning & Healing Properties
Green tourmaline is widely used for its symbolic and metaphysical properties, primarily associated with the Heart Chakra.
Emotional Healing: It is believed to be a powerful stone for emotional healing, helping to release negative patterns, calm anxiety, and foster compassion and self-love.
Growth & Vitality: The stone is a symbol of growth, abundance, and vitality, often called a “growth crystal” for its association with the Earth’s life force and new beginnings.
Protection & Balance: It is thought to provide a protective shield against negative energies and environmental pollutants, and to bring balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit.
Physical Wellness (Belief): Some practitioners use it to support the immune system, nervous system, and heart, as well as to relieve chronic fatigue and stress.
Products and Usage
Green tourmaline can be found in various forms, from rough pieces to fine jewellery.
Jewellery: It is a popular choice for rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, pairing well with white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum settings. Its durability makes it suitable for everyday jewellery, including engagement rings.
Loose Gemstones: Cut and polished loose green tourmaline gemstones are available in various cuts (oval, round, emerald cut, etc.) for bespoke jewellery creation.
Rough Pieces: Raw or rough green tourmaline pieces are used by crystal enthusiasts for meditation, energy healing, or home decor.
Feng Shui: In feng shui, it utilizes Wood energy and can be placed in the southeast sector of a home or business to attract wealth and prosperity, or in the center for overall health and well-being.
