Crystal
Achroite
Achroita
Colourless Tourmaline — Trigonal, Mohs 7.5
Essence
Colourless tourmaline for unfiltered clarity. It works through the Crown chakra (Sahasrara), the seat of the bridge between individual consciousness and the wider field of awareness. Under Mercury (Budha)'s influence, pure mind clarity. Reach for it when navigating clarity, amplification.
Anchors
Sourcing
Brazilian and Madagascan deposits; rare colourless variety of elbaite tourmaline.
Classical lineage
Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.
Ritual of care
This stone is water-sensitive — wiping preserves its structural integrity and surface quality
Wednesday is Budha's day — Mercury's clarity and agility are sharpest
Pairs with