tourmaline

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed mainly of boron silicates, coming in various colors and often crystallized in long prismatic form.

  - "The tourmaline gemstone is known for its unique multicolored crystals."
  - "Tourmalines are popular for their ability to exhibit pleochroism, meaning they appear different colors depending on the angle of view."

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Rhymes

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tourniquet , bourbonquet , lorgnette

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Variants

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tourmaline , tourmalines

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Etymology

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From the Sinhalese word thuramali, meaning 'mixed colored' or 'chameleon' due to the mineral's various colorations.

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Trivia

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1. Tourmalines are the birthstone for October.

2. The largest tourmaline crystal ever found weighed over 22 pounds.

3. Tourmalines are commonly found in Brazil, but they have also been discovered in other countries, such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United States.

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1. Boron: Tourmalines are rich in boron, a trace element essential for plant growth and a component of certain boron-containing minerals.

2. Pleochroism: The ability of some minerals, including tourmalines, to exhibit different colors depending on the angle of view.

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Culture

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In ancient times, tourmalines were believed to have magical properties and were used as amulets and talismans. They were also believed to have the ability to change color under different influences, such as heat or pressure.

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tourmaline' with the idea of a colorful, magical crystal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tourmaline: A Colorful Crystal' to remember the word.

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