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Black Tourmaline
Attributes: Balancing / Purification / Protection / Inspirational / Grounding / Transforming.
Mohs hardness scale: 7 - 7.5.
Black Tourmaline occurs as an accessory mineral in many igneous and metamorphic rocks, its most common colour is black. Traces of it are found in Quartz, Granite, Marble and Schist. Tourmaline's discovery in tin mines, dates back to 1400 BC in a town called Zschorlau in Germany, from where its nickname 'Schorl' is derived. Schorl is the most abundance form of Tourmaline in nature.
Fine crystal specimens and gemstones are considered rare and this can reflect in their price. The prismatic, vertically straited crystals may be long and slender or thick and columnar and are uniquely triangular in cross-section. It's vast popularity as a gemstone began in 1876 when mineralogist and Jeweller George Kunz sold a Green Tourmaline from Maine to the famous Tiffany and Co. in New York, and its desirability spread.
Geology: Black Tourmaline belongs to the trigonal crystal system and part of the aluminium borosilicate family and it specifically includes magnesium, iron and other metal elements that determine its colour. It's found on every continent in the world. Tourmaline is produced in pegmatites. These are voids deep underground that are filled with hot liquid that is rich in different minerals like iron and silicone. When the liquid begins to cool, the minerals crystalize to form Tourmaline Crystals.
In Ancient times, black Tourmaline was used in burials. Found in tombs of the Ancient Egyptians, it was believed to protect the body against damage caused by Osiris after death. During the Medieval period, elegant jet-black Tourmaline was used across various cultures. It is said that Shamon from ancient tribes relied on the stone for protecting them from negative spirits and energies from the Earth when carrying out ancient rituals. In Feng Shui, Tourmaline was used for protection. The Chinese believed that Tourmaline helps to create an energetic shield preventing unwanted energies. Travellers also wore Tourmaline as a symbol of protection, to prevent danger on their journey's.

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Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been used throughout history as an aid to healing. However, crystals, gems and rocks must not be used as an alternative to conventional medicine. They are not to be used as a prescription, diagnosis or treatment. The information supplied is not medical in its origin.

Black Tourmaline Beaded Bracelet Set
Bracelet: 5mm beads. Approx 65mm diameter bracelet.
Plus 1 Black Tourmaline tumble stone:
Approx 35mm h x 40mm w x 35mm d
Plus 1 Little Book of Crystals by Astrid Carvel.
Book Approx 150mm l x 105mm w.
Small Eco cotton Parker Rox, drawstring gift bag. 200mm L x 145mm w.