Tourmaline Rough Crystal

25-35mm Large - Sold Individually

Origin:   Brazil

Crystal Details: Tourmaline is not a single mineral, but a group of several closely related minerals. also known as Schorl is a crystal silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium.

Chemical Composition: (Na,Ca)(Mg,Li,Al,Fe²⁺)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄

Hardness:  On Mohs scale of mineral hardness - grade 7-7.5 (1 being softest, 10 being hardest)

Colour:  Most commonly black, but can range from brown, violet, green, pink, or in a dual-coloured pink and green.

Properties:  Protection – Calming - Grounding

Tourmaline has a strong connections to the Earth. Black Tourmaline is a protective stone which repels and blocks negative energy. It also helps in the removal of negative energies in a room, cleansing, purifying and transforming into a lighter vibration. It is also very good for grounding and it can balance, and protect all of the chakras..  Black Tourmaline can be used to help to remove fear and encourage self-confidence. It has a calming effect and can help with worry, stress, anxiety and OCD. Aids meditation.

Tip:  Use Tourmaline to protect against electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones, computers, microwaves, Wi-Fi routers etc

Historical Uses/Folklore: Black tourmaline was a favourite stone among ancient magicians,  it was  used for protection from demons and evil spirits. Egyptians believed black tourmaline travelled from the centre of the earth. The Romans used it for sleep and relaxation.

Chakra:  Base (Muladhara)