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Indicolite Tourmaline Details 

Indicolite Tourmaline is a blue variety of tourmaline that is colored by iron. It is also known as Blue Tourmaline. Indicolite Tourmaline is a rare variety of tourmaline and is highly valued for its intense blue color. It is often used in jewelry and is believed to have spiritual and healing properties.

Origin and History

Indicolite Tourmaline was first discovered in the early 1700s in Brazil. It was named Tourmaline in the 1800s. The mineral was also found in other parts of the world, including Madagascar, Afghanistan, and the United States. It is often found in granite and pegmatite rocks and is associated with other minerals such as quartz and feldspar.

Physical Properties

• Hardness: 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale
• Density: 3.06-3.10 g/cm3
• Cleavage: Poor to indistinct
• Fracture: Uneven to conchoidal
• Luster: Vitreous to resinous

Optical Properties

• Refractive Index: 1.62-1.64
• Birefringence: 0.018-0.040
• Dispersion: 0.017
• Pleochroism: Strong

Elementary Chemical Analysis

Indicolite Tourmaline consists of aluminum boron silicate and may include other elements such as iron, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.

Birthstone

Indicolite Tourmaline is a birthstone for those born in October.

Healing Properties

Indicolite Tourmaline is believed to have many spiritual and healing properties such as:

• Stimulating creativity and self-expression
• Enhancing intuition and psychic abilities
• Relieving stress and anxiety
• Supporting the immune system and promoting overall well-being

Uses

Indicolite Tourmaline is often used in jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces. It is also believed to have spiritual and healing properties and is used in various alternative therapies such as crystal healing, meditation, and Reiki. In some cultures, it is also used as a talisman for protection against negative energy.