Green Tourmaline (Turmali Stone)

What is Green Tourmaline?

The Green Tourmaline is gemstone is a semi-precious gemstone belonging to the tourmaline minerals family. The tourmaline family is known for its wide variety of colours. Whereas, the Verdelite Tourmaline gets its colour from the presence of iron and chromium. These minerals give it a fresh, vibrant green appearance that is pleasing to the eye. This gemstone is appreciated for both its astrological significance and its use in jewellery. It is also known as the Chrome tourmaline in some places.

Astrologically, the Verdelite or Turmali is suggested to people with a weak or afflicted Mercury (Budh) in their charts. Now you might be wondering that it’s one of the Emerald benefits that is believed to strengthen the Mercury planet. That is right, but for people who cannot afford the Panna stone or for those who find it too powerful, astrologers recommend the Verdelite tourmaline. Since the Verdelite is semi-precious, it is more affordable and does not have any major side effects. That is why many people are recommended to buy Green Tourmaline rings or bracelets, to align with Mercury’s blessings.

The Green Tourmaline Stone Benefits

The most well-known benefits of the Green Tourmaline crystal are enhanced intellect, communication, adaptability, and success. In addition to that, the green colour of this gemstone is traditionally believed to be linked with the heart chakra (Anahata). With this association, the Verdelite/Turmali is also believed to promote emotional balance, compassion, harmony, and inner peace. In detail, the Green Tourmaline benefits the wearer with:

Emotional Healing

When you wear a Turmali ring or bracelet, it is said to enhance your ability to process emotions. This is due to the stone’s link with the heart chakra. Wearing the Tourmaline stone benefits you by releasing old emotional wounds, reducing the stress you feel, and restoring inner harmony. Many practitioners believe that it calms emotional turbulence, encourages feelings of emotional openness and empathy, and heals you from past emotional trauma to help you move on with clarity. The heart-centred energy of the Green Tourmalite helps you lead life with compassion rather than emotional reactivity.

Mental Clarity and Decision-Making

Since the Green Tourmaline stone is associated with planet Mercury, it is ideally recommended for mental clarity and organised thinking. Wearing this stone helps reduce confusion, sharpen reasoning abilities, and improve analytical skills. Many astrologers advise wearing Turmali to students, business professionals, and other individuals who need to tackle numerous decisions daily. Wearing the tourmaline stone benefits the wearer to be more decisive and confident in their decisions. It also calms the mental noise so the wearer can think from a place of clarity.

Growth, Prosperity, and Career Stability

Astrologically, the Verdelite is believed to support the wearer’s financial and professional growth. It is believed that the wearer might not notice sudden gains after wearing the Verdelite; instead, it invites steady progress, discipline, and long-term success. If you think about it, steady progress is much more beneficial than sudden gains since it improves your life rather than providing you with momentary satisfaction. 

Traditional beliefs linked to this gemstone are that it encourages career stability, supports business growth, removes mental blocks related to money and work, and invites new opportunities in the wearer’s life. You will usually see many figures, like entrepreneurs and working professionals, wear the Tourmaline stone for stable and positive growth in their careers.

Enhanced Communication and Confidence

As a Mercury-ruled gemstone, the Verdelite is believed to improve communication skills and inner confidence for self-expression. Many astrologers believe that it helps the wearer process thoughts in a healthy manner and then clearly communicate them even in challenging situations. For public speakers, teachers, and other people who need to be truthful and direct in challenging situations, wearing a Tourmaline gemstone is highly recommended. This improvement in communication helps the wearer not only in professional but in personal relationships as well.

Protection From Negative Energies

In many cases, the Turmali stone acts as a protective shield against negative energies. It helps the wearer stay positive through mental stress and negative emotional situations. This brings positivity not only in the business but also in the personal life of the wearer. This stone absorbs negativity and, with it, excessive exhaustion, overthinking, and stress. This protective quality helps the wearer stay positive in every situation.

Who Should Wear the Verdelite Gemstone

The Green Tourmaline (Turmali stone) is generally considered a gentle yet effective gemstone. It can be worn by anybody seeking its benefits, but there are some specific people who are usually recommended to buy the Turmali ring or bracelet. These people are:

1. Those who often face emotional stress or imbalance.
2. People seeking mental clarity and structured thinking.
3. Business owners and professionals aiming for stability in business.
4. People with weak or afflicted Budh (Mercury) in their charts.
5. Those who need confidence and better self-expression.
6. People who often find themselves under stress or mental pressure.

How to Wear The Tourmaline Stone

Ideal Metal 

Usually Silver is recommended to be worn with the Tourmaline. However, sometimes Platinum and white gold can be used as alternatives in some cases.

Finger Placement for Green Tourmaline Ring

Always wear the Verdelite ring on the left hand of your dominant hand.

Stone Weight

The ideal weight for wearing the Green Tourmaline is 1/10th to 1/12th of the wearer’s body weight. Still, it is suggested that you should consult with an experienced astrologer.

Best Day and Time

Early morning, 5-7 AM on Wednesday, is the best day and time to start wearing the Tourmaline.

Mantras for energization 

Chant the Budha beej mantra: (Om Budhaye Namha) (ॐ बुधाय नमः ) for 108 times.

Factors Affecting Tourmaline’s Price & Quality

There are a variety of factors that affect the price and quality of the Tourmaline stone in the gemstone market. These factors include:

Colour

When it comes to determining the price of a Verdelite stone, colour is the most important factor. Stones with a dark green, blackish colour are considered to be more valuable and rarer to find. Hence, these stones are more costly compared to the ones that are pale, dull, or have uneven colour.

Clarity

Tourmaline stone price is higher when there are fewer inclusions, yet the dark pieces with no inclusions visible are sold for a higher price than the transparent ones.

Cut 

A well-cut Turmali is admired for both its durability and its beauty. Poor cuts reduce the appeal and value of the stone, even if the colour is good. Plus, it takes a lot of skill and hard work to cut the Turmali properly. That’s why well-cut stones are more costly.

Carat

Larger Chrome (Green) Tourmaline crystals with good colour and clarity are rare to find, therefore more expensive. It is natural for the price to increase with the size of the stone.

Origin

Verdelite stones from Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania are believed to be more rich with colour, clarity, and astrological significance. That’s why the Verdelite stone from these locations is more costly than other sources.

Treatment and Certification

Materially and astrologically, the Verdelite stones that are untreated and natural are more valuable than the treated ones. Treated stones might appear visually appealing, but they hold no astrological value. Hence, making the untreated stones more costly. Plus, a certificate of authenticity from a reputable gemological laboratory helps you determine if the stone is real or fake, so certification also adds a little to the overall price of a Turmali stone.

Original Green Tourmaline Price in India

While the price of a gemstone depends on various factors like its colour, cut, clarity, etc. You can buy natural Tourmaline stone in India for approximately ₹500 to ₹1000 per carat (exceptional quality pieces may cost more). Make sure you only purchase Green Tourmaline stone from trusted sellers, since there are many fake copies of this stone in the Indian market. For astrological benefits, it is important that your gemstone is authentic and mostly untreated.  

How To Clean

• A microfiber or cotton cloth may be used gently to rub off dust and grime from the surface of the stone. 
• For a more thorough cleaning, a gentle cleaning solution made of warm water and a bit of mild soap can be used.
• Use a soft cloth or a baby toothbrush dipped in the solution to clean the stone. This should be done gently. 
• The excess soap must be rinsed off.
• After cleaning, always ensure that the gemstone is dried by using a soft and dry cloth.

Caring Tips

• Avoid exposing the gemstones to harsh chemicals such as detergents, acetone, and cleaning agents.
• Gemstone jewellery should be kept separately in fabric-lined jewellery boxes or cloth pouches when not in use.