There is an old Egyptian legend that when the Tourmaline traveled up from the center of the Earth it passed over a rainbow and assumed all the colors of the rainbow. This is how the Tourmaline got to be known as the “gemstone of the rainbow”.
The Tourmaline is one of the most beautiful of all minerals found in Maine. It ranges in color from black to white including brilliant shades of red, fuchsia, green, and blue. The widely sought after "watermelon" variety has a green outer layer with a pink core.
Except for the treasures found by the prehistoric or Native American “miners”, Tourmaline was the first gemstone mined in the United States. The mining began in Mount Mica, ME, in 1822 and continues to the present.
Tourmaline increases flexibility, happiness, objectivity, compassion and serenity. WOW! The watermelon Tourmaline can open one up to accept love and friendship. The gem is worn to promote sympathy towards others and to calm the negative emotions that often upset relationships.
Pink tourmaline can help people with difficulty dealing with fear and who have panic attacks and it can instill confidence.
The addition of the tourmaline to my necklace will encourage the completion of my goals (maybe I will finish this blog) and invite the energy that attracts money, healing and friendship. It will also assist in keeping my digestive system healthy and strengthening my teeth and bones.
Maine designated tourmaline as the official state gemstone in 1971.
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