tourmaline
noun
tour·ma·line
ˈtu̇r-mə-lən 
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that consists of a complex borosilicate and is valued as a gem when transparent and cut
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The tourmalines are chosen for their perfect balance of green and blue, mimicking the hues of a peacock’s feathers.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
Scorpios, often navigating intense emotional realms, can seriously benefit from black tourmaline’s grounding properties.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Black tourmaline is known for its incredible powers of protection and cleaning of all negative energy around it.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Inspired by those scaly vertebrates, Chan used an array of precious stones — tourmaline, yellow diamond, garnets — to create a magical multicolored figurine.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
Scorpios, often navigating intense emotional realms, can seriously benefit from black tourmaline’s grounding properties.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Black tourmaline is known for its incredible powers of protection and cleaning of all negative energy around it.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Inspired by those scaly vertebrates, Chan used an array of precious stones — tourmaline, yellow diamond, garnets — to create a magical multicolored figurine.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
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tourmaline
noun
tour·ma·line
ˈtu̇r-mə-lən
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that makes a striking gem when transparent and cut
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