The Filter — Mercedes Black Tourmaline Cluster, Namibia






The Filter — Mercedes Black Tourmaline Cluster, Namibia
Locale — Erongo Mountain, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia, Africa
About this Particular Crystal
This natural black tourmaline cluster is a rare raw mineral specimen featuring large, well-developed prismatic crystals set in matrix with feldspar. The crystals are lustrous and sharply defined, with prominent “Mercedes-Benz” terminations — a rare three-pronged growth pattern that forms under ideal conditions and indicates a complete, uninterrupted growth cycle. Highly sought after by mineral collectors, this geometric formation is also considered energetically potent by crystal practitioners. It is believed to enhance energy filtration and directional flow, amplifying the clearing and protective qualities of black tourmaline.
Small inclusions of white feldspar add visual contrast and contribute stabilizing energy. Feldspar is associated with emotional steadiness and self-awareness, making it a supportive complement to tourmaline’s detoxifying and grounding properties. This healing crystal is well-suited for both metaphysical work and refined interior display.
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The Filter
CHAKRA: Root
ENERGY: Grounding, Protective, Cleansing, Releasing, Active
FOCUS: Neutralizes internal negative energy, redirects external energetic interference, and establishes strong energetic boundaries.
USE FOR: Energetic detoxification, psychic protection, regulating overstimulation, and reducing inner turbulence.
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About the Mineral: Black Tourmaline
Black tourmaline is known as a protective stone because it clears toxic vibrations you may be producing or holding within yourself. It also serves as a shield, deflecting negative energy from external sources including people, spaces, and environments.
With its natural conductivity and ability to regulate energetic flow, black tourmaline supports the nervous system. It stabilizes overstimulated energy, calms reactive patterns, and grounds the body’s subtle electrical system.
Tourmalines do not absorb energy. Instead, they channel and move it efficiently through their vertical growth striations. When black tourmaline encounters negative energy, whether internal or external, it draws it in, filters it, and transmutes it into a neutral, balanced state. This directional movement makes the black variety especially effective for clearing energetic congestion from the aura or physical environment.
For complete energetic cleansing, pair black tourmaline with clear quartz. While tourmaline moves energy out like a straw, quartz acts like a sponge, dissolving and absorbing any remaining excess.
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Details
Size: 1.875" x 1.75" x 1.875"
Weight: 96.9 grams