This is a natural Black Tourmaline crystal specimen. Shown next to a US quarter coin for size comparison. This size is great for use in crystal grids, or sacred arrangements. Black Tourmaline is an excellent protection stone. This one has organic inclusions/formations present throughout that add several different physical textures that you can feel as you run your fingers over the stone. It also has quite a bit of shimmer/sparkle to it, especially in bright light! Some reddish orange Iron deposits can be seen here and there as well.
As this piece of Black Tourmaline has not been polished/altered in any way, these areas are to be expected and 100% natural. Pretty cool! Check out how Black Tourmaline works with subtle energies below.
It weighs approximately 2.1oz / 60 grams / 300 carats and measures about 1 7/8" inches long X 1 3/8" inches wide at the widest point X 7/8" inch thick. Code-091124-31
Black Tourmaline aka Schorl, is probably best known as a stone of Purification and Protection.
It is used to help one to let go of the issues and problems that are holding you back.
It supports the cleansing and purification of your energy field (aura) from negative emotions, issues, trauma, etc.
When worn or kept in a specific area it is said to deflect and/or transform the negative energy in an individual or an environment.
It has also long been used to repel 'black magic.'
Black tourmaline is often used in dealing with long standing fears and obsessions and is said to bring about greater overall emotional stability.
It's a good stone to assist in Grounding.
Some Indigenous Medicine People believe that it can help one attain higher levels of awareness, especially when combined with Quartz, as inclusions of Tourmaline (aka Tourmalated Quartz.).
In Crystal Healing, black tourmaline is used to strengthen the immune system, overall. It's also been used with arthritis, gout and various heart ailments.
It is associated with the Root or Base Chakra.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.