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 small black tourmaline cluster features a compact and intricate structure, with a tightly intergrown formation of lustrous prismatic crystals anchored in matrix. Each point is sharply defined, with glossy surfaces and clean terminations, including rare “Mercedes-Benz” growth patterns. This three-pronged termination forms under ideal conditions and signals a complete, uninterrupted growth cycle. The geometry is highly sought after by collectors for its natural symmetry and is believed to amplify tourmaline’s energetic filtration and clearing properties.
Rather than centering around a single dominant point, this cluster functions as a unified energetic field. Its dense arrangement distributes energy across multiple terminations, making it especially effective for localized clearing and steady, grounded maintenance. Use it during meditation, carry it for ongoing support, or place it in your space to reinforce daily energetic stability.
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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: 1.625" x 1" x 1.125"
Weight: 26.7 grams