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gems/minerals (subtle support)
tourmaline
vibrational therapies

definition

essence: black: deflects negativity, green: balances polarity, metabolism and endocrine functions
traditional uses: enriches the mind. watermelon: alters cellular structure, harmonizes and balances metabolism, green: calms and balances the brain and CSF, lymph, immune system, black: diarrhea, constipation, not usually worn on the body; said to overstimulate the bowels
etymology: from Sinhalese "turamali" which means both colored stone and attractor of ashes. The Dutch called tourmaline "aschentrekker" which means ash-drawer and it was used to draw ash out of pipes.
technical: The most complex gemstone, it is a complex borosilicate, and comes in over 100 colors. It is pyroelectric, developing a static charge with warmth. This charge can attract particles to the surface of the crystal. It is also piezoelectric (see clear quartz). (Walker, p. 187)


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