Tourmaline

usgb/ˈtʊr.məˌliːn/
noun

A type of mineral that occurs in a variety of colors and is often used in jewelry.

She wore a beautiful necklace adorned with green tourmaline.
Visual representation of "tourmaline" - A type of mineral that occurs in a variety of colors and is often used in jewelry.

Often appears as...

  • tourmaline gemstone
  • tourmaline ring

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semi-precious stone, gem-quality, mineral variety

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Context

Tourmaline is primarily known in the context of gemstones and jewelry making.

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Jewelry designers often choose tourmaline for its color diversity.
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Healing Properties

Many people believe that tourmaline has healing properties.

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Some use tourmaline for yoga and meditation for grounding and protection.
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Color Variations

Tourmaline comes in many colors, each believed to have different meanings.

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Pink tourmaline is often associated with love and compassion.
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