Black Tourmaline in Quartz Polished Point (MEDIUM) Healing Crystal (1) – 189g 110MM

Description Where does this Black Tourmaline in Quartz Specimen originate? Black Tourmaline is found in North and South America, parts of Europe and in India. This specimen is from Brazil. What is Black Tourmaline in Quartz? Black tourmaline can occur in any of 11 diverse types of borosilicate that can be any colour of the rainbow. It is created as liquid magma from an eruption cools down and transforms into igneous rocks.  When fine needles of Black Tourmaline grow intermingled with quartz, we have this attractive crystal combination known as Tourmalinated Quartz. What are the myths and legends associated with Black Tourmaline and Quartz? In antiquity gem quality coloured tourmaline was easily confused with other valuable gems and does not therefore appear in early lapidary texts.  Beautiful, coloured tourmalines from Sri Lanka were first brough back to Europe by the East India Company in the 17th century. A Black Tourmaline variety called Schorl was identified in the 1400’s in early lapidary texts from Germany. The earliest account of the healing powers attributed to Tourmaline were recorded in a lapidary text in 1632. However few legends are specifically attributed to Tourmaline. What are the healing properties of this Black Tourmaline and Quartz Specimen? Black Tourmaline is a gentle but powerful protective energy and is attribute with providing relief to pain in the back, legs and feet. Quartz is attributed with the property of an amplifier which strengthens the healing and metaphysical attributes of the mineral. What are the spiritual properties of this Black Tourmaline and Quartz Specimen? Black Tourmaline can be likened to having your own personal bodyguard.  It is a gentle but powerfully grounding energy that helps centre us and give us the capability to overcome our own negativity. It dispels stress and negativity in all its forms. This is a powerful protection from energy vampires and invaluable for those who work or live in environment where lots of negativity is around. Black Tourmaline helps us to use logic, emotional ‘common sense’ and relaxation to overcome worry, stress and negativity. The combination with Quartz acts to magnify the protective and other properties of Black Tourmaline making this a superb crystal to use for protection and in rituals. How do I use this Black Tourmaline and Quartz Specimen? The properties of Black Tourmaline make this a fabulous specimen to have in the workplace, office or study.  It could equally be invaluable in your meditation environment or altar where you want to work on manifestation. Black Tourmaline is very useful near the front door is a protection to the home and to strip negativity from everyone that enters. Which crystals work well with this Black Tourmaline and Quartz Specimen? This specimen is a great natural combination stone all by itself. Examples of good combinations can be found in some of these Healing Boxes from our site. The ‘House Protection’ Healing Box, ‘Letting Go of the Past’ Healing Box, and the ‘Protection from Energy Vampires’ Healing Box. How do I care for my Black Tourmaline and Quartz Specimen? The Black Tourmaline needles near the surface can be a little fragile so need some care but in a polished piece the quartz is a strong protective medium. Find out about ways to cleanse your crystals in our blog article cleansing crystals in our blog article. What Zodiac sign is associated with this Black Tourmaline and Quartz Specimen? Black Tourmaline – LIBRA CAPRICORN What Chakras are Black Tourmaline in Quartz associated with? Black Tourmaline works well with the ROOT chakra. How Large is this Black Tourmaline in Quartz Specimen? This Black Tourmaline specimen is approximately 189g and 110MM