Pink Tourmaline, also called Rubellite, belongs to a group called Elbaite, which is a member of the Tourmaline family. Elbaite, is by far the most colorful group, including Indicolite (blue to blue/green), Verdelite (green), Rubellite (pink) and Watermelon (pink with green rind).

Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) brings cognitive awareness and experience of Universal Love.  Rubellite is a very positive crystal, and is supportive of those who work with it, bringing strength during any trials in one's life.   It has balancing properties which help one to move away from extremes, and into more equitable emotional and intellectual perspectives.  Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) opens and brings a higher vibration to the Heart Chakra.  It is excellent for connecting with the Earth on an emotional level.  This connection illuminates the relation between the Earth and Humanity, and helps one to live that relationship in a way that promotes the health of our planet.

Rubellite also works with the Root Chakra, bringing strength, courage, and conviction to endeavors that are based on Love.  It helps to gain the courage to overcome issues that hold the heart hostage, such as abusive relationships and negative work situations, and to recognize how why these issues come to be in one's life.   Bringing the power to break free of such conditions, Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) can then provide emotional support for the transitional period when one is learning to live free of these destructive patterns that no longer serve.

Pink Tourmaline can also facilitate the great emotional healing that takes place during and after a breakup, or other loss, but excels at healing old emotional wounds from childhood.  Pink Tourmaline can help open up the heart Chakra of those who have been closed off for years, and ultimately bring the joy back into living.  This action improves the overall circulation of energy throughout the subtle bodies and the chakras.

Related to the heart chakra, Pink Tourmaline is believed to promote peace and inspire love, and may help with relaxation.  Pink Tourmaline can remind you that you must love yourself, to be able to truly love another.  Protective Pink Tourmaline is said to attract friendship and promote sympathy for others. 

As a member of the Tourmaline family, Pink Tourmaline(Rubellite) has a healing and soothing vibration that assists with the transformation of negative and dense energies into those of the Light.  It is a protective crystal that can defend against environmental negativity, and is said to be helpful to plants in this capacity.  Wear or carry any Pink Tourmaline to clear and balance all of the chakras, to release stress and tension, and to help keep a positive attitude throughout the day.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: ALL with attention to the Heart and Higher Heart
Astrological sign(s): Libra, Sagittarius, Scorpio
Vibration: Number 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, & 99

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: A member of the Tourmaline family (more specifically Elbaite), Silicates group
Crystal System: Trigonal
Chemical Composition: #  Na(Li,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3 (OH)4, Sodium Lithium Aluminum Boro-Silicate Hydroxide
Hardness: 7-7.5

Physical:
Color: Pale to deep pink, red, red-violet
Location: Afghanistan, Czech Republic, Myanmar, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Rubellite was named after the Latin word rubell(us), which means “reddish”.

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