Green Tourmaline

Green Tourmaline is a beautiful semi-precious gemstone of vibrant green color. The word ‘Tourmaline’ is derived from the Sinhalese word turmali which means ‘mixed gems’. The Green Tourmaline stone belongs to the Tourmaline family, a group of boron silicate minerals available in many colors due to the presence of various trace elements. In ancient cultures Tourmaline was considered to be stone of protection. On the Mohs scale, Green Tourmaline has a hardness of 7 to 7.5. It is cherished for its beauty, durability and mystic properties. Green Tourmaline is used as an ideal alternative or substitute for Emerald. Just as Emerald pacifies the malefic effects of a badly placed Planet Mercury (Budh Graha) in one’s Kundli so does Green Jade. Green Jade also blesses the user with emotional stability and wish fulfilment.

In Vedic Astrology, the Green Tourmaline is associated with Planet Mercury or Budh Graha and is often used as an alternative for Emerald. Green Tourmaline bestows emotional healing, balance, and growth. It is is highly regarded for its ability to heal emotional trauma and soothe the heart. It promotes forgiveness, compassion, and love, helping individuals overcome past trauma and emotional blockages. It attracts wealth, prosperity and success and also enhances creativity and imagination.