Black Tourmaline Tumbled Stones from USA - Organic Shape
Organically shaped Genuine Black Tourmaline Tumbled Stones imported directly from the US
BLACK TOURMALINE
The Protection Stone
✦ GEMSTONE INFORMATION ✦
COMPOSITION: Complex Borosilicate - Schorl variety (sodium iron)
MOHS HARDNESS: 7 - 7.5
TRANSPARENCY: Opaque
LUSTRE: Vitreous to sub-resinous
COLOURS: Black; may show dark blue or brown in thin sections
LOCATIONS FOUND: Brazil, Sri Lanka, Africa, Pakistan, USA, Afghanistan
FORMATION: Forms in granite pegmatites and metamorphic rocks
★ DID YOU KNOW? ★
• Becomes electrically charged when heated (pyroelectric).
• Dutch traders used it to pull ash from pipes in the 1700s.
■ METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES ■
• Regarded as one of the most powerful protective stones
• Associated with the Root (Base) Chakra
• Believed to repel and block negative energies
• Said to promote grounding, stability, and security
• Traditionally placed near doorways for protection
Metaphysical properties listed above are drawn from widely published crystal healing literature including "The Crystal Bible" by Judy Hall, "Love Is In The Earth" by Melody, and other sources. These claims have not been scientifically verified and are not intended to be used for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis.