17 Pieces Schorl Tourmaline Pendant With 925 Sterling Silver

Weight:(274.55)CT

Stone:(Schorl/Black Tourmaline)

Black tourmaline (also known as Schorl) is one of the most popular and powerful stones in the tourmaline family, especially known for its grounding and protective properties in both metaphysical and geological contexts.

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### Key Characteristics of Black Tourmaline (Schorl):

| Property | Details |

| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |

| Color | Opaque black (sometimes with slight brown or bluish tint) |

| Hardness | 7–7.5 on Mohs scale |

| Crystal Habit | Prismatic, striated (parallel vertical lines on crystals) |

| Luster | Vitreous to slightly resinous |

| Transparency | Opaque |

| Crystal System | Trigonal |

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### Major Sources:

* Brazil – Top-quality crystals

* Pakistan & Afghanistan – High-altitude deposits in pegmatites

* Africa – Namibia, Madagascar

* USA – California and Maine

* Sri Lanka

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### Metaphysical and Healing Properties:

Black tourmaline is considered one of the most powerful protection stones.

* Grounding – Aligns with the root chakra

* EMF Protection – Used to reduce exposure to electromagnetic fields

* Psychic Protection – Said to deflect negative energies or "psychic attacks"

* Emotional Balance – Aids in overcoming anxiety and fear

Often placed in:

* Entryways or corners of rooms

* Carried as a talisman or worn as jewelry

* Near electronics to absorb EMF

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### Care Tips:

* Durable stone, but can chip if dropped

* Clean with warm water and mild soap (avoid prolonged soaking)

Do *not** expose to harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners

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### How to Identify Real Black Tourmaline:

* Striations: Real crystals often have deep vertical grooves (natural striations)

* Feel: It's dense and cool to the touch

* Not Glassy: While it has luster, it shouldn’t look like glass or plastic

* No Transparency: It’s fully opaque

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