Tourmaline: The Rainbow Fallen to Earth – The Multiverse of the King of Gems

When the spark stolen by Prometheus falls into the earth and condenses into colorful crystals, it is the myth of the birth of tourmaline.

Chapter 1 Mineral Code: The Scientific Essence of Tourmaline

Chemical formula: Complex borosilicate (Na, K, Ca) (Li, Mg, Al, Fe, Mn) 3-6Al6Si6O18 (BO3) 3 (OH, F)_

Hardness: Mohs 7-7.5 grade (daily wear requires anti-collision)

Refractive index: 1.62-1.65 (birefringence of 0.018, with obvious back facet ghosting)

Specific gravity: 3.0-3.2 (higher than crystal, heavy to the touch)

Color genesis

Color variation          elements causing colour                 rarity

Red Tourmaline              Rubelite                                                     ★★★★

indicolite                          Para í ba (containing copper)                ★★★★★

green tourmaline            Chrome tourmaline                                 ★★★★

Two tone tourmaline     Watermelon tourmaline                         ★★★

Jet stone                           Black tourmaline (Schorl)                      ★

Special optical effects:

Cat’s eye tourmaline: needle shaped inclusions arranged in parallel, curved surface cutting presenting light bands

Color changing tourmaline: rare, blue-green under sunlight, red purple under incandescent lamps (such as produced in Tanzania)

Chapter 2: Legend of Time and Space: The Tourmaline Totem in Civilization

1. Eastern Xuandian

Qing Dynasty scepter: The second grade “Chao Zhu” with a floral feather on top must be accompanied by red tourmaline, and a watermelon tourmaline lotus flower should be placed under the pillow of Empress Dowager Cixi’s burial object (currently preserved in the National Palace Museum in Taipei).

Tibetan Buddhism: The tourmaline is called “the tears of the Heavenly Mother”, and the two-color tourmaline is carved into a “Vajra pestle” ritual vessel, symbolizing the breaking of obsession.

2. Western Secret History

Dutch maritime legend: In 1703, Amsterdam sailors brought back “dust absorbing stones” (due to their thermal and electric adsorption of dust) from Sri Lanka and named them “Aschentrekker” (dust sweeper).

Russian Royal Family: Catherine II collected a 260ct “Caesar’s Ruby”, which was later confirmed to be a ruble.

Chapter 3: Energy Metaphysics: The Energy Key of the Seven Chakras

In the energy healing system, tourmaline is known as the “full chakra balance stone” due to its widest color gamut:

1、Red Tourmaline，Underwater Wheel，Inspire vitality and enhance courage，Pasting the lower abdomen for meditation/making a waist chain

2、Pink tourmaline，Heart Wheel，Healing emotional trauma and attracting good relationships，Wear a heart-shaped pendant

3、green tourmaline，Heart Wheel，Attract legitimate wealth and assist in career decision-making，Wearing a bracelet on the left hand/placing the desk

4、indicolite ，Throat Wheel/Three Eyed Wheel，Enhance communication skills and strengthen intuition，Throat wheel necklace/eyebrow placement

5、Jet stone，Underwater Wheel，Form an energy protective shield to ward off evil and transform evil spirits，Gate hanging/made into a bracelet for wearing on the right foot

The piezoelectricity of tourmaline has been extended by the field of metaphysics to refer to the physical phenomenon of generating electric charges under mechanical pressure (such as early use in barometers).

Conclusion: The Modern Inspiration of Rainbow Stone

From Qinggong Chaozhu to metaverse digital jewelry (such as De Beers’ NFT tourmaline chain), this “dust absorbing stone” has always reflected the double-sided light spots of desire and spirituality in human civilization. Its scientific essence is the crystallization of boron element in crustal movement, and its humanistic significance is a cross-cultural energy conductor – just as the medieval alchemist’s proverb goes: “The true Philosopher’s Stone is not in the mines, but in the hearts of the spectators