Tourmalinated Quartz

Tourmalinated Quartz, is clear quartz with naturally occurring needle-like inclusions of Black Tourmaline, also known as schorl.
Scientists worldwide have long been intrigued by the unique electrical and magnetic properties of Tourmaline.

Chemical composition SiO2 with NaFe3,/sub> (Al,Fe)6Si6o18(BO3)(OH)4
Color Clear with schorl needlelike inclusions
Lustre Vitreous
Hardness 7-7.5
Crystal system Triagonal
Origin Brazil, India, Tanzania
Healing properties*

Today Black Tourmaline is still revered as a talisman of protection. It acts as a psychic shield deflecting and dispelling negative energies, entities, or destructive forces. reduces tension and stress and clears negative thoughts.
Folklore

Native American and African shamans included black tourmaline in rituals as protection against negative spells or curses.