Watermelon Tourmaline

Watermelon Tourmaline belongs to a group called Elbaite, which is a member of the Tourmaline family. Elbaite, is by far the most colorful group, including Indicolite (blue to blue/green), Verdelite (green), Rubellite (pink) and Watermelon (pink with green rind and sometimes green with pink rind).

Watermelon Tourmaline works with the heart and higher heart chakras, cleansing and removing blockages.  As a balancing stone, Watermelon Tourmaline aids in removing insecurities.  As a balancing stone, Watermelon Tourmaline functions as a combination of male and female energies, both Yin and Yang together in one crystal.  It can help to inspire both creativity and practicality, and connects the Heart Chakra to both physical and spiritual vibrations.  Watermelon Tourmaline calms overactive emotions.  Watermelon Tourmaline crystal is also believed to help attract love and resolve issues in relationships, infusing them with joy and Divine Love.

Watermelon Tourmaline are wonderful for connecting with nature spirits and the Earth.  This can be a blessing to those who find themselves feeling disconnected or otherwise out of sorts.  Watermelon Tourmaline can help to lessen depression and mend emotional wounds by allowing the owner to see the meaning for certain events in life.  Meditation with Watermelon Tourmaline can aid in the release of unhealthy patterns of behavior, making room for new ways of thinking that lead to a more complete life.  These Watermelon Tourmaline Crystals are great for meditation, energy-work, and grid-work, and make a great addition to one's medicine bag.

In general, Tourmaline can become electrically charged as a result of heat or pressure, which is a testament to the ability of these crystals to impact ones energy field.  Toumaline is very grounding and helpful in releasing stress and tension.  They can bring inspiration from higher realms into the chakras for processing within the body.  All Tourmaline is thought to balance yin and yang energies, as well as the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: ALL with attention to the Heart and Higher Heart
Astrological sign(s): Gemini, Virgo
Vibration: Number 2

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: A member of the Tourmaline family (more specifically Elbaite), Silicates group
Crystal System: Trigonal
Chemical Composition: Na(Li,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3 (OH)4, Sodium Lithium Aluminum Boro-Silicate Hydroxide
Hardness: 7-7.5

Physical:
Color: Pink to strawberry centers with a green rind or on rare occasions, a green center with a pink rind
Location: Argentina, Afghanistan, Brazil, Pakistan, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, USA
Rarity: Relatively Common
Fun Fact: Ancient legend says that tourmaline is found in all colors because it travelled along a rainbow and gathered all the the rainbow's colors.