Tourmaline
Tourmaline is quite often used as an alternative Birthstone for October. Tourmaline spans the spectrum from red to violet. It also occurs in color combinations in one stone, which accounts for its popularity. It is not as fragile as opal and is sometimes selected by those who prefer faceted stones.
Tourmaline is a bright and beautiful gemstone that can be found in just about any color.The word "rainbow" is used figuratively to describe tourmaline. In reality, tourmaline's diversity in color is not limited to the seven colors of the rainbow. Tourmaline can be colorless to just about any color, hue, or tone known to man. Protect tourmaline from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes. Tourmaline is 7 - 7.5 on Mohs Scale.
Pink Tourmaline promotes female balance and protection. Green Tourmaline promotes male balance.
According to legend, all colors of tourmaline protect the wearer against many dangers and misfortune. Tourmaline is the US State Gemstone of Maine. Black Bottom Tourmaline is the US State Gemstone of New York.
Multi-colored Tourmaline is the anniversary gemstone for the 8th year of marriage
Tourmaline is found in Africa, Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and USA (California, Connecticut, Maine, New York and Texas).
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