Necklace with tourmaline & hematite gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Tourmaline, Hematite

Metal Sterling silver

Stone Colour Pink, Green, Yellow, Blue (Tourmaline), Silver Metallic (Hematite)

Stone Shape Pebble (Tourmaline) & Wheel (Hematite)

Stone Size ~ 4mm-5mm x 5mm-9mm (pebble), 2mm x 1mm (wheel)

Necklace Length ~ 42cm

STONE DETAILS

Tourmaline The name Tourmaline is derived from the Sinhalese word “touramali”, which was used by Sri Lankan merchants to describe their precious stones. Tourmaline is a boron silicate mineral, which is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale. Tourmaline comes in different colours, each one has its own name.The different colours are generally referred to by their identifying colour. Tourmaline can be found in various countries, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tanzania, the USA and Norway.

Hematite The word Hematite comes from the Greek word “aima” which means Blood, due to the red coloration found in some varieties of Hematite. It is an iron oxide with a chemical composition of Fe₂O₃, which is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 5-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Hematite can be found in various countries, including Brazil, India, the USA, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Russia, Ukraine and New Zealand.

STONE PROPERTIES

Tourmaline Tourmaline is believed to provide long life, grounding, power, faith, peace and equanimity. It promotes health, positive thinking and increases productivity. It appeases malevolence, envy and rage. Tourmaline protects us from all kinds of negative energy, fears, stress and bad thoughts. It is believed that black Tourmaline strengthens the immune system. In the zodiac world, it is attached to the zodiac signs of Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Capricorn, Cancer and Aries.

Hematite Hematite helps concentration and the absorption of information, and encourages original thought, improving brain function. At the same time it encourages strength of conviction and encourages self confidence, willpower and dependability. It is successful in ensuring protection by preventing the appearance of negative forces. Hematite harmonizes mind, body and spirit. Last but not least, it is strongly felt that this stone plays a leading role in the health and circulation of the blood, and helps in the prevention of muscle cramps. In the zodiac field, it is associated with Aries, Capricorn, Scorpio and Aquarius.