Black Crystals Meaning & Information: Black Gemstones Meaning

August 23, 2024

Brilliant Black Gemstones: Properties And Meaning Of Black Crystals

Crystals and stones come in all shapes, sizes, and colours, and yet black crystals are some of the most striking and enigmatic of all stones defined by their crystal colours.

Two of the oldest and most popular crystals in the world are black stones: Black Obsidian and Black Tourmaline both have long, storied histories and are revered for their spiritual properties, including potent crystal healing powers.

Black gemstones and black minerals are not only aesthetically pleasing and rich in history, but are believed to be spiritually powerful.

Black stones such as Black Tourmaline and Black Obsidian have been used as protection stones for millennia, unique in their purported abilities to ward off negative energies and create a sense of safety, security, and grounding in their users.

Each black crystal has a unique crystal energy and individual crystal healing properties, but all black stones have a shared affinity with the Root Chakra/ Base Chakra and Earth Element, meaning that a black crystal is perfect for you if you need to connect with this chakra and element: for example if you are feeling stressed, insecure, and in need of emotional safety.

Read on to discover all about the best black crystals and stones and how a black crystal can help you.

Types Of Black Crystals, Black Minerals, and Black Gemstones/ Black Stones

Let's learn some key information about black crystals, black stones, and black gemstones, including the names and types of black crystals, the history of black crystals, and the crystal healing powers of black crystals, as well as where to buy black crystals and gemstones.

1) Black Tourmaline

Key Facts About Black Tourmaline

Tourmaline was officially named in 1794, but Turmali Stone was used for many years before that
Black Tourmaline is also known as Schorl
Black Tourmaline measures 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, meaning it is a relatively hard mineral of a broadly similar hardness to Quartz (which measures 7 on the Mohs Scale) and is therefore a relatively sturdy stone which is resistant to scratching, although care should still be taken when handling the crystal to avoid damaging it
Black Tourmaline resonates strongly with the Root Chakra/ Base Chakra and is a powerful Root Chakra Crystal Healing Stone
Black Tourmaline Crystals represent the Earth Element and harness Earth Energy: they are deeply attuned with feelings of safety, security, and prosperity and help one feel connected to a sense of home, foundation, and growth
Black Tourmaline is a very strong protection stone like Smoky Quartz and Black Obsidian and can be used to aid in grounding one's self, to enhance feelings of safety and security, to cleanse and absorb/ repel negative energies, and to facilitate stress relief
Black Tourmaline is a popular crystal to use in Feng Shui: it is believed to act as a powerful shield against negative energies and can be placed by your front door to protect your home, around or near your bed to help you sleep securely and soundly and protect you from nightmares, and at Kan, the Career/ Life Path Area in Feng Shui to help you develop a secure idea of your life goals
Tourmaline Stone is an October birthstone
Black Tourmaline is commonly found as a mineral inclusion in many other stones such as Rainbow Moonstone and Quartz crystals (where it is known as Quartz Tourmaline or Tourmalinated Quartz).
Black Tourmaline can also occur with other minerals such as Garnet, where it is known as Garnet in Black Tourmaline.

Where To Buy Black Tourmaline Crystals Online

Black Tourmaline crystals for sale: at Madagascan Direct we have a variety of Black Tourmaline Stones available to buy online in a range of crystal shapes, including:

Natural Black Tourmaline Crystals- Raw Black Tourmaline Crystals

Black Tourmaline Pebbles- Black Tourmaline Palm Stones

Black Tourmaline Crystal Hearts- Black Tourmaline Heart Crystals

Black Tourmaline Spheres- Black Tourmaline Crystal Balls

Black Tourmaline Towers- Black Tourmaline Obelisks

Black Tourmaline Pyramids- Black Tourmaline Pyramid Crystals

Black Tourmaline Massage Wands- Black Tourmaline Crystal Wands

Black Tourmaline Pendants- Black Tourmaline Crystal Jewellery

2) Quartz With Tourmaline/ Tourmaline In Quartz/ Tourmalinated Quartz

Key Facts About Quartz With Tourmaline

This stone is a Quartz Inclusion Stone consisting of two minerals; Quartz and Black Tourmaline
Quartz with Tourmaline forms when a Quartz crystal grows around a Black Tourmaline Crystal, thereby encasing the Tourmaline crystal within the Quartz crystal
These special Quartz Crystals with Inclusions/ Quartz Inclusions go by many names including Quartz Tourmaline, Quartz with Tourmaline, Black Tourmaline in Quartz, and Tourmalinated Quartz
High-quality Tourmalinated Quartz specimens often display gorgeously transparent Clear Quartz with Black Tourmaline inclusions in striking needle-like shapes
Tourmaline Quartz measures 7-7.5 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness like all Quartz varieties-Quartz Tourmaline is therefore a relatively sturdy stone which is resistant to scratching, although care should still be taken when handling the crystal to avoid damaging it
Quartz and Tourmaline are both crystals with long, storied histories
Clear Quartz is also known as Rock Crystal and was famously used to create the Quartz Crystal Balls that magician John Dee used for scrying and divination
Clear Quartz is a powerful crystal healing stone, and is known as the Master Healer
Black Tourmaline and Clear Quartz together in the same stone create a spiritually powerful crystal: both crystals are highly cleansing and purifying in energy, therefore Quartz Tourmaline is a brilliant crystal to use to cleanse negative energies, align and balance chakras, and restore holistic health
Black Tourmaline is very grounding and resonates strongly with both the Root Chakra/ Base Chakra and the Earth Element, whilst Clear Quartz allows one to access the higher chakras, including the Third Eye Chakra and Crown Chakra, to acquire spiritual advice, guidance, and wisdom
Some crystal healers refer to the existence of the Fifth Element, also known as Spirit, Prana, Space, Akasha, Ether, Storm etc., which is the base of spirituality, and recommend using a stone including Clear Quartz to connect with this element: a Quartz Tourmaline Stone would be a perfect choice for this exercise, as the Black Tourmaline inclusions in the Clear Quartz allow one to ground and tether themselves while exploring higher levels of consciousness

Where To Buy Quartz Tourmaline Crystals Online

Quartz Tourmaline crystals for sale: at Madagascan Direct, we have a small selection of Quartz Tourmaline Stones available to buy online in a range of crystal shapes, including:

Quartz Tourmaline Crystal Points

Quartz Tourmaline Points are available as single-terminated free-standing crystal points and double-terminated crystal points.

Single Terminated Quartz Tourmaline Crystal Points

Double Terminated Quartz Tourmaline Crystal Points

Quartz Tourmaline Faceted Crystals- Faceted Quartz Crystals With Tourmaline

Faceted Clear Quartz Crystal With Black Tourmaline Inclusions

3) Garnet In Black Tourmaline (Black Tourmaline With Garnet)

Key Facts About Garnet In Black Tourmaline

This gorgeous stone is a combination of Black Tourmaline with red spherical Pyrope Garnet crystal inclusions
Garnet and Tourmaline are both crystals with long, storied histories
Red Garnet is one of the oldest gemstones cut by man: Red Gemstones, mainly Red Garnets, were historically called "carbuncles"
The name 'Garnet' was derived from the Latin word for seeds, and it is thought Garnet was given this name owing to its deep red colour which is similar in shade to the red seeds of Pomegranates
Black Tourmaline With Garnet measures 7-7.5 on the Mohs Scale of mineral hardness, meaning it is a relatively hard mineral and sturdy stone which is resistant to scratching, although care should still be taken when handing the crystal to avoid damaging it
Garnet is a powerful crystal healing stone which enhances the crystal healing powers and properties of Black Tourmaline
Combining the potent, energising properties of Red Garnet and the grounding, stabilising properties of Black Tourmaline, Garnet in Black Tourmaline is an all-round mood-lifter, inducing energy and pleasure in its user as well as a sense of peace and calmness
Garnet and Black Tourmaline both connect to the Earth Element, and Garnet is also strongly symbolic of the Fire Element
Garnet in Black Tourmaline is a very powerful Root Chakra Crystal/ Base Chakra Crystal, given the affinity of both Garnet and Black Tourmaline for this chakra
Like Ruby and other red crystals, Garnet is deeply associated with the Heart Chakra, and is said to enhance passion and love in one's relationships: Garnet in Black Tourmaline can therefore be a great stone to use if you wish to enhance this area of your life
Garnet also resonates strongly with the Sacral Chakra: exuding a fiery energy, Garnet invigorates the spirit and inspires creativity, imagination, and joy
A Black Tourmaline with Garnet Crystal therefore combines the fiery, vitalising energy of Garnet with the grounding, stabilising energy of Black Tourmaline, and can be a powerful Sacral Chakra Crystal Healing Stone
Garnet is a January birthstone and Tourmaline is an October birthstone, so a Black Tourmaline with Garnet Stone would make a great crystal gift for anyone with a birthday in these months
Garnet is also the birthstone for the Aquarius and Capricorn Zodiac signs
You can learn more about the meaning and properties of Garnet in Black Tourmaline in our crystal blog about Garnet in Black Tourmaline

Where To Buy Garnet In Black Tourmaline Crystals Online

Garnet in Black Tourmaline crystals for sale: at Madagascan Direct, we have a variety of Garnet in Black Tourmaline Stones available to buy online in a range of crystal shapes, including:

Garnet In Black Tourmaline Spheres- Garnet In Black Tourmaline Crystal Balls

Garnet In Black Tourmaline Pebbles- Garnet In Black Tourmaline Palm Stones

Garnet In Black Tourmaline Crystal Hearts- Garnet In Black Tourmaline Heart Crystals

Garnet In Black Tourmaline Crystal Eggs- Garnet In Black Tourmaline Egg Crystals

Garnet In Black Tourmaline Massage Wands- Garnet In Black Tourmaline Crystal Wands

Garnet In Black Tourmaline Towers- Garnet In Black Tourmaline Obelisks

Garnet In Black Tourmaline Pendants- Garnet In Black Tourmaline Jewellery

4) Black Obsidian (Volcanic Glass)

Key Facts About Black Obsidian (Volcanic Glass)

Black Obsidian is also known as Volcanic Glass because it is a glass formed from volcanic eruptions and lava flows
As Obsidian is a glass, it is not technically crystalline/ does not have a crystal structure, and is therefore considered to be a mineraloid and not a mineral
Use of Black Obsidian by humans can be traced back thousands of years in many civilisations worldwide, and the stone was finally named Obsidian after the Roman explorer Obsius/ Obsidian who discovered it in Ethiopia
In the Stone Age, sharp Obsidian Glass was used to make Obsidian blades and arrowheads: these sharp tools were used on the battlefield
Black Obsidian was also used to make Obsidian Mirrors due to the reflective properties of the glass, and these mirrors often had spiritual purposes as scrying mirrors
The Aztecs used Black Obsidian to make scrying mirrors, which they used for spiritual purposes such as inducing prophetic visions, conducting shamanic rituals, and connecting with the deity Tezcatlipoca, an Aztec God whose name means "Smoking Mirror" in reference to the Obsidian Mirror often depicted as part of imagery of the deity
The famous magician John Dee owned one such Black Obsidian Scrying Mirror, which he used to attempt to connect with spirits in his pursuit of the art of divination
Black Obsidian measures 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, meaning that this stone is not extremely soft but is still softer than many minerals, including Quartz and Black Tourmaline: care should be taken to not scratch the crystal surface by handling the stone gently and keeping it away from other stones
As Obsidian is a glass, broken Obsidian Glass can have very sharp edges and therefore care should be taken when handling broken Obsidian to avoid injury
Black Obsidian, like Black Tourmaline and Smoky Quartz, is said to be a a very spiritually powerful stone and an especially powerful protection stone
The main elements associated with Black Obsidian Stone are the Earth Element and the Fire Element
Black Obsidian Stones exude strong fire energy and earth energy: forged in the fires of volcanic lava, this stone is one of power, vitality, and strength
Therefore, Black Obsidian is believed to be a very grounding and protective stone which absorbs and repels negative energy: it is perfect for when one needs to feel cleansed and grounded, as well as when in need of a boost of energy and motivation
Black Obsidian Crystals are said by crystal healers to resonate strongly with the Root Chakra
Black Obsidian Stone can also be used with the higher chakras, particularly with the Third Eye Chakra: this deeply spiritual stone is great for spiritual work such as connecting with the psychic world, accessing visions, and aiding meditation to experience clarity of mind and spirit: for these purposes, it has been used for millennia as a scrying mirror in psychic processes such as divination
Black Obsidian comes in many varieties and can even display a stunning colourful flash/ sheen as Sheen Obsidian, which includes Gold Sheen Obsidian and Silver Sheen Obsidian.
You can learn more about the history, meaning, and properties of Black Obsidian in our crystal blog about Black Obsidian

Where To Buy Black Obsidian Crystals Online

Black Obsidian crystals for sale: at Madagascan Direct we have a variety of Black Obsidian Stones available to buy online in a range of crystal shapes, including:

Black Obsidian Points- Black Obsidian Single Terminated Crystal Points

Black Obsidian Wands- Black Obsidian Crystal Wands

Black Obsidian Spheres- Black Obsidian Crystal Balls (as a face of a Sheen Obsidian Sphere)

5) Sheen Obsidian

Gold Sheen Obsidian

Silver Sheen Obsidian

6) Black Moonstone

Key Facts About Black Moonstone

Black Moonstone is a black-coloured Moonstone which displays striking black hues adorned with silvery-white shimmer and flash, making it a stunning flashy crystal and gemstone like Sheen Obsidian
Black Moonstone is a black feldspar mineral with a beautiful Schiller Effect: perhaps the most famous crystal to show a Schiller Effect is Labradorite, where the phenomenon specific to this stone is named labradorescence

Where To Buy Black Moonstone Crystals Online

Black Moonstone crystals for sale: at Madagascan Direct we have a variety of Black Moon Stones available to buy online in a range of crystal shapes, including:

Black Moonstone Freeforms- Black Moonstone Crystal Free Shapes

Black Moonstone Pebbles- Black Moonstone Palm Stones

Black Moonstone Crystal Hearts- Black Moonstone Heart Crystals

Black Moonstone Wands- Black Moonstone Crystal Wands

7) Black Septarian

Key Facts About Black Septarian

Black Septarian is a rock composed from various minerals including Black Calcite, brown Aragonite, grey Limestone, Chalcedony, and white Baryte
This millions of years old rock is also known as Dragon Stone because Septarian patterns are said to resemble dragon skin.
Black Septarian originated as a fossilised mud ball, which over millions of years underwent cycles of cracking and drying out, allowing Black Calcite to leak into the cracks to form its distinctive banded patterns.
Our Black Septarian Crystals, including this piece, are crystals from Madagascar, a country renowned for its high-quality Septarian specimens.
Black Septarian often displays gorgeous shimmering, sparkling druzy crystals
Black Septarian measures 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, which means that it is a delicate, soft mineral that will scratch easily if struck by or against harder minerals such as Quartz.
Crystal healers report that Black Septarian has a diverse range of uses as a Crystal Healing Stone, but is predominantly a Protection Stone like Smoky Quartz and other black crystals.
Black Septarian most potently connects to the Root Chakra due to its connection to the Earth element as a fossil born from the Earth.

Where To Buy Black Septarian Crystals Online

Black Septarian crystals for sale: at Madagascan Direct we have a small selection of Black Septarian Stones available to buy online in a small range of crystal shapes, including: