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Crystal guide · Gemini birthstone
Black Tourmaline
the protection stoneA deep black crystal with long grooved sides, and the best-known protection stone of all. Traditionally kept close to feel shielded and steady.
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Said to help withProtection and grounding
ChakraRoot
ZodiacGemini · Capricorn
BirthstoneGemini, by star sign
Hardness7 to 7.5 out of 10, though raw pieces can be brittle
What it isSchorl, the most common kind of tourmaline
Meaning
What black tourmaline is said to do
Where the name comes from
Tourmaline is thought to come from the Sinhalese word turmali, a name for mixed coloured gems in Sri Lanka. The black kind is also called schorl, an old German miners’ name.
Its deep black has made it the classic protection stone. People keep it by the front door, on a desk or in a pocket.
Crystal meanings describe tradition and belief, not medical advice.
Traditionally said to help with
ProtectionThe classic protection stone, traditionally said to shield you from negative energy.
GroundingLinked with the root chakra, for feeling steady and settled after a busy day.
HomeMany people keep a piece by the front door, an old tradition for a protected home.
DeskSome like a piece by the computer or phone, as part of the same protection tradition.
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How to use it
1By the front doorA raw chunk by the door, an old protection tradition for the home.
2In your bagA small piece to carry through crowded places.
3On your deskNext to the computer or phone, as part of the same tradition.
4As a pendantWear it close, for protection that goes wherever you do.
Care card
Looking after your black tourmaline
Sun is fineBlack tourmaline won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
Go easy with waterPolished pieces can be rinsed and dried. Raw pieces are brittle and can flake, so just brush them clean.
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Crystal guide · Gemini birthstone
Black Tourmaline
the protection stoneA deep black crystal, traditionally kept close to feel shielded and steady.
Shop black tourmaline · from £1Said to help withProtection and grounding
ChakraRoot
ZodiacGemini · Capricorn
BirthstoneGemini, by star sign
Hardness7 to 7.5 out of 10, though raw pieces can be brittle
What it isSchorl, the most common kind of tourmaline
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What black tourmaline is said to do
Tourmaline is thought to come from the Sinhalese word turmali, a name for mixed gems. The black kind is also called schorl, an old German miners’ name.
ProtectionThe classic protection stone, traditionally said to shield you from negative energy.
GroundingLinked with the root chakra, for feeling steady and settled after a busy day.
HomeMany people keep a piece by the front door, an old tradition for a protected home.
DeskSome like a piece by the computer or phone, as part of the same protection tradition.
Care cardLooking after your black tourmaline
Sun is fineBlack tourmaline won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
Go easy with waterPolished pieces can be rinsed and dried. Raw pieces are brittle and can flake, so just brush them clean.
How to use it
1By the front doorA raw chunk by the door, an old protection tradition for the home.
2In your bagA small piece to carry through crowded places.
3On your deskNext to the computer or phone, as part of the same tradition.
4As a pendantWear it close, for protection that goes wherever you do.
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