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Black Tourmaline
The Ultimate Protector
- Color
- Opaque black
- Chakra
- Root
- Zodiac
- Capricorn, Scorpio
- Element
- Earth
- Hardness
- 7–7.5 (Mohs)
- Origin
- Brazil, United States, various African nations
Widely considered the most protective stone in the crystal world, Black Tourmaline is reached for by nearly everyone who works with energy — a dense, grounding shield against negativity of every kind.
Worn or kept nearby to:
- Shield against negative energy and psychic drain
- Ground scattered or anxious energy
- Buffer against electromagnetic stress
- Build emotional stability and resilience
Often the very first stone recommended to anyone starting a crystal collection.