The official state gemstone of Maine, tourmaline is a complex crystalline silicate containing aluminum, boron and other elements. Its name derives from the Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) word tura mali, meaning "stone of mixed colors," and tourmaline is indeed found in blue (indicolite), yellow, pink to red (rubellite), black (schorl), green, dravite (brown) and clear (achroite) varieties. We usually carry black, pink, and multicolor tourmaline beads.
This semiprecious gemstone is piezoelectric (when it's heated, rubbed or pressurized the crystal gives it an electric charge). It is also pleochroic (looking darker from some angles than others). Protect tourmaline from scratches, sharp blows, and drastic temperature changes. Do not clean tourmaline in a home ultrasonic cleaner. Tourmaline beads are said to dispel fear, negativity, and grief. Many say tourmaline induces tranquil sleep, calms nerves, regulates hormones, and fights genetic disorders.
Learn more about Tourmaline in our Gemstone Index.
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5mm Faceted Rondelle Tourmaline Gemstone Beads - Special Purchase (strand)
$102.00Our multicolor tourmaline beads provide you with beautiful mixed strands of different colors of semiprecious tourmaline, usually in shades of pink, green, brown, tan and gray.Tourmaline is one of October's birthstones, and has been used a gemstone for... -
Tourmaline Gemstone Bead, 5-6mm Irregular Rondelle - Special Purchase (strand)
$20.25Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help!