Black Tourmaline Information's

 

Black Tourmaline Details

Black Tourmaline is a variety of tourmaline that is rich in iron, making it black in color. It is also known as Schorl. Black Tourmaline is one of the most common varieties of tourmaline and is found all over the world. It is often used in jewelry and is believed to have spiritual and healing properties.

Origin and History

Black Tourmaline was first discovered in the 1500s in the village of Zschorlau in Saxony, Germany. It was named Schorl after the village. The mineral was also found in other parts of Europe and was used in jewelry and for its alleged healing properties.

Black Tourmaline is also found in many other parts of the world, including Brazil, Africa, and the United States. It is often found in granite and metamorphic rocks and is associated with other minerals such as quartz and mica.

Physical Properties

• Hardness: 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale
• Density: 2.82-3.32 g/cm3
• Cleavage: Poor to indistinct
• Fracture: Uneven to conchoidal
• Luster: Vitreous to resinous

Optical Properties

• Refractive Index: 1.62-1.64
• Birefringence: 0.018-0.040
• Dispersion: 0.017
• Pleochroism: Strong

Elementary Chemical Analysis

Black Tourmaline consists of aluminum boron silicate and may include other elements such as iron, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.

Healing Properties

Black Tourmaline is believed to have many spiritual and healing properties such as:

• Protection against negative energy
• Grounding and balancing energy
• Relieving stress and anxiety
• Enhancing physical well-being

Uses

Black Tourmaline is often used in jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces. It is also believed to have spiritual and healing properties and is used in various alternative therapies such as crystal healing, meditation, and Reiki. In some cultures, it is also used as a talisman for protection against negative energy.