Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline is a powerful and protective gemstone, prized for its deep black color and grounding properties. This stone belongs to the tourmaline family and is often opaque with a glassy to resinous luster. It is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, Africa, and the United States. With a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, black tourmaline is durable enough for both jewelry and metaphysical uses.