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Black Tourmaline

Grounding, EMF shielding, Protection, energy grounding, tech shielding

(Na,Ca)(Li,Mg,Al)₃(Al,Mg,Fe)₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄
Energy Properties
Pyroelectric & piezoelectric; EMF neutralizer
Chakra
Root
Element
Earth
Zodiac
Capricorn
Mohs Hardness
7
Origin
Brazil, Madagascar; A-grade scarcity increasing
Planets
Saturn, Pluto
Number
1

How to Care for Black Tourmaline

Cleansing
Self-cleansing - no maintenance
Recharging
Charge in moonlight or sunlight as appropriate for this crystal.
Safety Notes Self-cleansing - no maintenance required; Very durable with hardness of 7.5; Can be placed in direct sunlight; Store near electronics for EMF protection

Knowledge & Wisdom

History

Protective talisman since antiquity; EMF shield today

Modern & Scientific Use

• Dutch sailors’ "lightning stones" • Piezoelectric neutralizes airborne particulates

Emotional & Body Association

Stress, anxiety relief

Archetype

The Groundwire: sturdy, striated, and practical—associated with unplugging, resting, and coming back to basics.

Grid Design & Feng Shui

(Anchor-style layout, simple and architectural.) Theme: “Shoes Off, Shoulders Down” Placement Concept: • Near entryways, shoe racks, or coat hooks as a visual cue to drop the day at the door. • Presentation: Raw logs or columns on stone or concrete trays. • Shape Layout: Rods or wands laid parallel, echoing cables bundled neatly. • Lighting: Soft overhead or side lighting to bring out its vertical grooves. • Avoid: Long soaks or salt baths, which can stress natural fractures.
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