Crystal Database

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Rubellite

Rubellite is a complex sodium lithium boro-aluminium silicate hydroxide in the Tourmaline group found in granites and granitic pegmatites, high temperature hydrothermal veins and metamorphic rocks.

Tourmaline has 3 species - Dravite, Schorl and Elbaite; and has 14 varieties. Tourmalines are further named by their colours. Tourmalines are formed in all colours and are often multicoloured. Tourmalines are naturally pyroelectric and piezoelectric and some are pleochroic.

Rubellite is a red to pink gemmy variety of Elbaite Tourmaline, and fine crystal specimens are sought after by collectors.

Metaphysical Properties

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Rubellite stimulates the base and heart chakras. Rubellite helps one feel at ease with physical life, allaying fears of survival and safety and promoting the intuitive knowledge that the universe provides when we open to its energy.

Rubellite is a crystal of strength which helps one see that love, acceptance, security and approval is not contingent upon damaging co-dependent relationships.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Rubellite can be used to treat liver disorders.

Rubellite assists in treating heart, lung and digestive systems.

Rubellite may be helpful in treating the symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Colour:

red to pink

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Class:

Silicate, Tourmaline group

Group:

Trigonal

Formations:

striated, elongated prismatic crystals, stubby, prismatic crystals; rounded, triangular cross-section; tabular crystals, columnar, radiating, stalactitic, tiny, elongated needles, compact masses

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

Na(Li_1.5,Al_1.5)Al₆S₆O₁₈(BO₃)₃(OH)₄

Hardness:

7 to 7.5

Lustre:

vitreous, transparent to opaque

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Buergerite, Chromdravite, Dravite, Elbaite, Feruvite, Foitite, Liddicoatite, Magnesiofoitite, Olenite, Povondraite, Rossmanite, Schorl Uvite, Vanadiumdravite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.