Tourmaline was already known in ancient times but was always equated or confused with other gemstones due to a lack of mineralogical knowledge. In the 16th century, for example, the Portuguese believed that they had found emeralds in the Brazilian gemstone fields of Minas Gerais. Tourmalines were the most popular ...
Tourmaline was already known in ancient times but was always equated or confused with other gemstones due to a lack of mineralogical knowledge. In the 16th century, for example, the Portuguese believed that they had found emeralds in the Brazilian gemstone fields of Minas Gerais. Tourmalines were the most popular precious stone and gemstone in Europe during the Biedermeier period.
The tourmaline family can provide support in various aspects: While the green tourmaline directs the gaze gratefully towards the miracle of life and strengthens the interest in fellow human beings, the pink tourmaline helps one to devote oneself emphatically and full of dedication to the tasks at hand.
