Black Tourmaline Chip #11
1. Physical & Mineral Properties
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Mineral Family: Tourmaline (specifically schorl, the most common black variety of the tourmaline group).
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Chemical Composition: Complex sodium iron aluminum boro-silicate. Its iron content is what gives it its opaque black color.
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Hardness: 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it a durable stone that is relatively scratch-resistant.
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Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to submetallic, often featuring distinct, straight parallel striations (grooves) running down the length of the crystal column.
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Crystal System: Trigonal, typically growing in long, slender, prismatic columns with vertical striations.
2. Metaphysical & Healing Properties
In the crystal and holistic wellness community, Black Tourmaline is widely considered one of the most powerful grounding and protective stones:
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Energetic Protection: Often used as a psychic shield to absorb or deflect negative energy, psychic attacks, and EMF (electromagnetic field) radiation from phones, computers, and electronics.
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Grounding: Strongly connected to the Root Chakra (Muladhara), helping to anchor excess energy, calm an overactive mind, and promote a deep sense of safety, stability, and emotional balance.
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Stress & Anxiety Relief: Believed to help clear stagnant or heavy energy fields, encouraging mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a positive outlook during challenging times.
Comes in two size: 2oz and 5oz
