Black Tourmaline

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Black Tourmaline is a variety of Tourmaline known as Schorl, and commonly forms with other crystals including Mica, Quartz and Aquamarine. Black Tourmaline creates a shield against negative energies, fostering a secure and harmonious environment. This crystal serves as a catalyst for heightened vitality, infusing the spirit with renewed energy. Black Tourmaline stimulates the intellect and enhances practicality, aiding in reducing clumsiness and promoting efficient decision-making. It fuels the flames of creativity, inspiring innovative ideas and artistic endeavours. This stone's calming influence extends to emotional stability, relieving negativity and freeing one from a victim mentality. Black Tourmaline helps to alleviate feelings of embarrassment and anxiety, guiding individuals towards a state of self-assuredness. Alternative Names Schorl Colour Black Hardness 7 - 7.5 Crystal system Trigonal Streak White Lustre Vitreous Main Locations Madagascar, Brazil Chakra Root Zodiac Capricorn Numerology 3 Planetary Earth Element Earth