Black Tourmaline

[ blak toor-muh-lin, -leen ]

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noun

Tourmaline comes in various, coloured transparent varieties, but is most commonly black. It was first discovered in a small village in Germany in 1400, but is now mined throughout the world, with the majority of tourmaline coming from Brazil.

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spiritual properties

Referred to as a shamanic stone, black tourmaline is commonly used for protection because of its ability to disperse negativity. It can be used in purification and protection rituals and to block energy vampires. This mineral is often used for grounding and promoting inner wisdom.

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healing properties

Black tourmaline may aid sleep, reduce stress, calm panic attacks, enhance meditation, repel negative energies, treat motion sickness, provide a shield against environmental pollutants, help rid the body of heavy metal toxins and strengthen the immune system.