Black Tourmaline

Few stones carry as strong a protective reputation as black tourmaline, a dense, striated crystal that forms in long columns. Crystal healers commonly place it near doorways, desks or electronics, believing it absorbs negative and even electromagnetic energy before it reaches you. It's also used for grounding, helping to steady scattered or anxious energy. Because raw pieces are naturally rough and heavy, many people prefer to keep a chunk at home rather than wear it, though tumbled stones make good pocket pieces too.