Turmaline is a semi-precious gemstone that comes in a variety of colors including black, brown, green, pink, and blue. Some synonyms for turmaline include schorl, dravite, uvite, elbaite, and liddicoatite. Schorl is the most common type of turmaline and is usually black. Dravite is brown in color, while uvite is green. Elbaite can come in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, and green. Liddicoatite is a rare variety of turmaline that has a unique zig-zag pattern. All of these types of turmaline are known for their powerful metaphysical properties and are often used for healing and spiritual purposes.