Black Tourmaline Rough Chunk #1 Aprox Weight: 300g+ Size: 3" to 5" These beautiful black tourmaline crystals have a natural black to blueish-black to deep-brown. With a flat base so they stand up straight. Some have mica, quartz, or other mineral inclusions that give each piece a unique look. Black tourmaline was discovered in Germany around the 15th century, this is a powerful crystal used by ancient cultures to protect and eliminate negative energy in rituals. Black Tourmaline is known to help to dissipate negative energies from inside your energy field, placing a protective shield instead. Black Tourmaline is also known by Shorl, is the ultimate protection stone. Black Tourmaline traps negative energy within its inner structure, It then transmutes this negative energy into a lighter vibration. It protects again EMF energy, ill-wishing, toxic energy, spells, and psychic attack by absorbing the energy. Buried in the soil it encourages growth and also better health of your crops. It is also a natural way to keep garden pests away. The healing and cleansing properties of Black Tourmaline is attributed to its black colour. It is known to absorb negative energy without diminishing its own. Besides drawing out negativity, the stone also envelopes its user in a bubble of protection. It protects against unwanted energy and low vibrations emanating from people, places, and events. Below are other healing and metaphysical benefits you can get from wearing, carrying, or bringing Black Tourmaline chips into your environment: Helps alleviate muscle pain Releases anxiety, fear, anger, and feelings of unworthiness Promotes wisdom and rational thought Connects the spirit to the physical world Curbs lethargy and boosts enthusiasm Intuitively Chosen