Black Tourmaline: facts and traditional use
Black Tourmaline (schorl) is a boron silicate mineral, opaque black with subtle vertical striations on the surface.
Published on 2026-06-16 · By Rudraa Ratna
What it is
Black Tourmaline (schorl) is a boron silicate mineral, opaque black with subtle vertical striations on the surface.
Traditional associations
It is traditionally associated with grounding, energetic protection and shielding from negativity and the evil eye (nazar). Belief-based, not medical.
Common uses
Worn daily on the wrist, or kept near an entrance or workspace as a protective symbol.
Authenticity
Genuine Black Tourmaline is opaque with natural striations and weight, not glossy plastic or uniformly dyed stone.
Care
Wipe clean and store separately to avoid scratches; cleanse per personal practice.
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