Tourmaline is commonly used as the birthstone for October.
No gemstone has such richness in color variation as tourmaline. Pink, red, blue and green are the colors found in tourmaline with subtle shades of color in-between.
The wearing of tourmaline is thought to surround one with a strong protective shield and make any woman who wears it desirable to men. In particular, pink tourmaline is associated with joyfulness, vivacity and the release of emotional pain.
As with all gemstones, care should be taken to protect it from scratches, sharp blows and extreme temperature changes.
Tourmaline is found in a number of localities including Brazil and Africa.
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