Collection: Quartz with tourmaline inclusions

Rock crystal, also called hyaline quartz, is one of the most widespread minerals on Earth. Furthermore, it belongs to the large family of the silicate mineral group and is composed of silicon dioxide. It is also found in the composition of granite or in sedimentary rocks.

Rock crystal is naturally colorless and transparent. It has different colors depending on the inclusions it has, such as those of iron, magnesium, aluminum, calcium. For the record, an inclusion evokes a material contained in a crystal. This can designate a liquid, a gas bubble, another mineral, integrated during its constitution. Rock crystal may contain inclusions of tourmaline, chlorite, rutile, etc. Rock crystal has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.

This mineral has a clear appearance like that of water, symbolizing purity and perfection. The word crystal comes from the ancient Greek “krystallos” meaning “ice” or “icy cold”. A legend states that it is celestial water, frozen eternally by the Gods.

During archaeological excavations, tools and weapons were found dating back to prehistoric times. Rock crystal, cut into the shape of flint, proves that it was also used to light fire. Indeed, this crystal rubbed against metal causes sparks.

The Greeks and Romans used this stone in making jewelry, seals or intaglios. They also used it for medicinal purposes, such as when cauterizing wounds. They let sunlight pass through the rock crystal and direct the rays onto the wound.

Furthermore, the Mayans used rock crystal as a divining rod to find water. Native Americans associated this rock crystal with their initiation rites sessions.

Rock crystal has been found throughout the centuries. During the Renaissance, many artists produced jewelry, ornamental objects, and cups with this crystal. And nowadays, jewelers design many pieces of jewelry with this stone.

In summary, tourmaline rock crystal is a rock crystal comprising inclusions of fine tourmaline flakes. It therefore has the properties of rock crystal and those of tourmaline. Black tourmaline is called “schörl”.

Tourmaline belongs to the borosilicate family (extremely heat-resistant mineral glasses). It is composed of alkalis and aluminum borosilicates with iron. It can be of all kinds of colors, depending on the chemical elements that constitute it such as manganese, nickel, iron, titanium, etc.

In tourmaline rock crystal, we will mainly talk about black tourmaline or schörl. It should be noted that it has pyroelectric properties (varies the temperature). It is the best-known variety of tourmalines with a composition very rich in iron. It has a hardness of between 7 and 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

This stone owes its name to the Sinhalese “thuramali” translating to “stone of mixed colors” from Sri Lanka. There are few stories about tourmaline because it was identified late. It was imported in the 18th century by Dutch sailors and took the name “Ceylon magnet” in France.

In 1756, it took the official name of tourmaline in the History of the Berlin Academy of Sciences. This stone was the subject of numerous studies over the years that followed. The physicist Pierre Curie was extremely interested in this stone and its exceptional properties.

In the Orient, this gem particularly pleased the Empress of China Cixi, especially pink tourmaline. Black tourmaline has only been used in jewelry making since the last century. It was particularly used in the making of luxury mourning jewelry.

The main deposits of tourmaline rock crystal are located in Brazil, Madagascar, the United States, etc.

Tourmaline quartz gives the strength necessary during a radical life change or to overcome an ordeal, such as separation or bereavement. It helps you get through these difficult times.

Furthermore, this stone combines the benefits of rock crystal and tourmaline. Rock crystal mixed with other minerals has the particularity of increasing their benefits. One of its main qualities is to receive, emit and amplify energies. It therefore has this unique property of storing energy, transforming it, amplifying it and retransmitting it. Combined with another stone, rock crystal will increase its effectiveness and can also recharge it.

Tourmaline rock crystal is a protective stone. It keeps us away from negative people or energies, while providing great objectivity. Instinctively, the wearer of a tourmaline rock crystal will know how to manage conflict situations or avoid crisis contexts. He will know how to open up to others and gain confidence in himself.

The union of rock crystal and tourmaline provides a powerful combination that makes this mineral extremely purifying. It repels bad influences and is able to transform negative energies into positive energies. It helps fight effectively against states of intense sadness. Thus, it provides energy and vitality necessary in all changes, in all reorganizations.

For people who are too stressed, this tourmaline rock crystal will bring them serenity and calm. Accompanied by rose quartz, it promotes quality sleep without nightmares. It releases blockages linked to the past and allows you to move forward in life.