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Watermelon Tourmaline

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Watermelon Tourmaline

Tourmaline with a pink heart and green rind, just like a watermelon slice – a stone of balance and joy.

  • ColourPink, Green
  • Mineral groupTourmaline group (elbaite)
  • ChemistryNa(Li,Al)₃Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₄
  • Hardness (Mohs)7–7.5
  • Crystal systemTrigonal
  • Where it's foundBrazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Afghanistan, USA
  • ChakraHeart
  • ZodiacGemini, Virgo
  • BirthstoneOctober (tourmaline)

What is Watermelon Tourmaline?

Watermelon tourmaline is elbaite tourmaline that changed colour as it grew: a pink centre surrounded by a green rim. When crystals are sliced across, they look just like watermelon slices. The colour zoning records changes in the chemistry of the fluids the crystal grew from. Fine slices come from Brazil and Madagascar. Tourmaline is a birthstone for October.

Watermelon Tourmaline astrology & birthstone

  • Zodiac signsGemini, Virgo
  • Ruling planetVenus
  • ElementWater
  • Birthstone monthOctober (tourmaline)

Zodiac, planet and element links come from crystal-lore traditions and vary between authors. Birthstone months follow the American Gem Society list.

Watermelon Tourmaline meaning & traditional properties

Watermelon tourmaline is associated with balance, joy and love in crystal traditions.

  • Balance
  • Joy
  • Love

Traditional and metaphysical properties are shared for cultural and educational interest. Crystals are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

How to use Watermelon Tourmaline

  • Wear a watermelon tourmaline slice as a pendant.

How to care for Watermelon Tourmaline

Hard but thin slices can crack. Clean with warm soapy water.

Looking for Watermelon Tourmaline?

Watermelon Tourmaline isn't in our shop right now – new stock arrives regularly. In the meantime, explore similar crystals we have available or browse our full crystal collection.

  • Pink Tourmaline
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    Pink Tourmaline

    Rose-pink to raspberry tourmaline, an October birthstone – treasured by China's last empress.

  • Rose Quartz
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    Rose Quartz

    Soft pink quartz – the best-known stone of love, self-love and compassion in crystal traditions.

  • Unakite
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    Unakite

    Pink and green altered granite named after North Carolina's Unaka Mountains – a stone of balance.

Rituals & pairings

Pair Watermelon Tourmaline with a calm & sleep ritual

An evening wind-down ritual to slow the mind before rest.

Traditionally paired with: Lavender or chamomile incense · Sandalwood or Nag Champa · A soft lavender or white candle

  • Dim the lights and light a lavender or chamomile candle.
  • Light sandalwood or lavender incense and take five slow breaths.
  • Hold your crystal in your palm while you let the day go, then place it on your bedside table.
  • Blow out the candle before you sleep.

Safety: never leave candles, incense or smudge sticks burning unattended, keep them away from children, pets and anything flammable, and ventilate the room. Rituals are shared as tradition, not as a treatment.

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Watermelon Tourmaline jewellery & pendulums

Wear the energy of your favourite crystals every day – browse our handmade crystal jewellery and dowsing pendulums.

Watermelon Tourmaline FAQs

Why is watermelon tourmaline two colours?

The crystal's chemistry changed as it grew, forming a pink core and green rim.

Related crystals

  • Pink Tourmaline
    In our shop

    Pink Tourmaline

    Rose-pink to raspberry tourmaline, an October birthstone – treasured by China's last empress.

  • Green Tourmaline

    Green Tourmaline

    Forest-green tourmaline, an October birthstone – a crystal lore stone of growth and vitality.

  • Rose Quartz
    In our shop

    Rose Quartz

    Soft pink quartz – the best-known stone of love, self-love and compassion in crystal traditions.

  • Unakite
    In our shop

    Unakite

    Pink and green altered granite named after North Carolina's Unaka Mountains – a stone of balance.

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