The Lightning Stone: Black Tourmaline Metaphysical Properties and Meaning


The Magic of Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline is a stone of protection and grounding and can be used as a psychic shield to ward off negative energies and deflect negativity from other people back at them. Black Tourmaline is generally considered a very powerful stone to protect against psychic attacks and negative energies, and it has the ability to convert negative energy into positive energy.

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Black Tourmaline is also effective when soothing panic attacks and combating claustrophobia, as well as promoting a generally positive demeanor and attitude. Black Tourmaline can also help with focus and concentration, and it can reduce the effects of environmental pollutants and electromagnetic radiation such as those that come from computers, televisions, and cell phones.*

In terms of chakra balancing and healing, Black Tourmaline corresponds to the root chakra. Keep it nearby when dealing with people in order to protect yourself from unwanted or negative energies.

Those that work in healthcare might take special care to carry black tourmaline for it can help you from being drained by those that are ill. Black Tourmaline can help keep you balanced and alert, so carrying it during stressful times or keeping it nearby in the workplace is also advised.

There are many different shades of tourmaline, but Black Tourmaline is the most prevalent, making up almost 95% of all tourmalines. Not all black tourmalines are truly black though; there are some versions of black tourmaline that are such a dark shade of blue that they are considered black.

Black tourmaline is also known as Schorl, which is also the name of a town in Saxony, Germany where the stone was found over 600 years ago. Black Tourmaline is piezoelectric in that it has the unique ability to store electricity and pyroelectric, meaning it can be electrically charged by heating or rubbing.


Black Tourmaline Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is black tourmaline used for?
    • Black Tourmaline is a stone of protection and grounding and can be used as a psychic shield to ward off negative energies and deflect negativity from other people back at them.
  2. How do you clear a black tourmaline stone?
    • You can clear black tourmaline by placing it in rock salt for at least 24 hours, then running water on the stones to clean them. In addition, black tourmaline can be charged by setting in the sun for at least an hour.
  3. Is tourmaline quartz?
    • Tourmaline is a type of quartz and it comes in various shades, from clear to white and smoky quartz which has bits of black tourmaline in it.

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