Black Tourmaline

Naming 

The name tourmaline comes from the ancient Sinhalese word turmali, meaning "mixed-color gems", or turamali, meaning "little things from Earth". Black tourmaline is named for its black color. Black tourmaline is also known as schorl. The term "Schorl" was used before the 14th century and is named after a small town in the German state of Saxony, where black tourmaline was found in a nearby tin mine. 

Origin 

Colored tourmalines are not so easy to obtain, and some are even called rare stones. But black tourmaline is very common and can be found in different locations, accounting for about 95 percent of all tourmalines in nature. Common sources include the United States, Africa, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Australia, Pakistan and so on. 

Using and healing properties  

Black tourmaline is often considered a stone of protection. Black tourmaline is often used in the production of necklaces, pendants, bracelets and other jewelries. 

Black tourmaline is one of the best stones for negative energy removal. When you meditate, when you need to concentrate, when you have to complete many tasks in the fastest time, or whenever you need the healing energy of this stone, you can wear a black tourmaline bracelet on your left wrist. 

You can also put your black tourmaline under your pillow so that you will have the calmest and quietest sleep. 

Black tourmaline can also protect you from accidents, misfortunes, illnesses, and negative emotions or unhappiness. 

Bring black tourmaline with you and be close to you so that you will always have health, happiness, good luck and optimism.