Brazil A black tourmaline bracelet (5-7mm grains)

BRA-TOUNG-01
Origin: Brazil
Grade: A

Black tourmaline is the most well-known variety of tourmaline. It is also identified as schorl. It is said to be black, but it can also be dark brown. It has gained notoriety over time due to its many properties.
So black tourmaline, schorl, is the most common tourmaline and can sometimes reach up to 2m in height. Its composition, very rich in iron, gives it this black, opaque, and intense appearance. We can highlight that it is the only type of tourmaline with a uniform color.
Thus, schorl, a mineral species of tourmaline, belongs to the silicate group, subgroup of cyclosilicates. The name "schorl" comes from German. It has a vitreous luster, with a conchoidal fracture, its streak is white. It is a mineral derived from metamorphic rocks, leucogranites, and pegmatites.
Like all tourmalines, schorl is composed of a complex silicate of boron, sodium, aluminum, and has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. Its crystal system is rhombohedral. Schorl or black tourmaline appears as elongated prismatic crystals, well-formed and striated along the length, or as small aggregates of small crystals.
Black tourmaline is a very ancient stone, cited in many traditions, notably among Brazilians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Indians. It is a stone renowned for its protective virtues. It is also a grounding stone used nowadays in lithotherapy and meditation. Due to its piezoelectric properties, black tourmaline is also used in electrochemistry.

The main deposits are located in Brazil, Madagascar, etc.

In lithotherapy, tourmaline is a very powerful grounding stone. It helps keep one grounded, calms scattered thoughts, and refocuses attention. It soothes the mind and irrational fears. It allows one to connect with their inner self, perceive deep needs, and identify the cause of certain blockages. These are often traumas related to childhood. It is an excellent meditation stone that channels mental digressions.
Thus, schorl possesses strong protective virtues. It is capable of absorbing negative energies emitted by certain angry, jealous, or envious people. It is said to neutralize harmful influences and to be capable of absorbing electromagnetic waves. It is a protective stone for both people and places. Placing various black tourmalines in the house or wearing a black tourmaline bracelet allows the person or home to be protected. This black stone eliminates the negative consequences of an unhealthy environment or waves from domestic appliances (phone, computers, etc.).
Black tourmaline helps divert bad thoughts, it improves concentration, creativity, inspiration, and imagination. It is recommended for hyperactive children or people.
It helps restore serenity and harmony.
The wearer is calmer, less anxious, and less stressed. They regain peace and wisdom.

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