# Four Gemstone Shapes - Black Tourmaline

> Four Gemstone Shapes - Black Tourmaline is a black tourmaline carved gemstone figure (this set includes four popular shapes: Heart, Sphere, Obelisk and Pyramid.). Priced at £16.00, it is in stock and ships UK-wide in 2–5 working days. It suits someone moving into a new home or setting up a desk.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/four-gemstone-shapes-black-tourmaline383 |
| Product type | Four Gemstone Shapes Sets |
| This option | Black Tourmaline |
| Material | Black Tourmaline: schorl, the most common tourmaline |
| Colour | Jet black with striated sides |
| Hardness | 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale |
| Natural or man-made | Natural mineral (schorl). |
| Where it is usually found | Brazil, Pakistan and Madagascar |
| What's included | This set includes four popular shapes: Heart, Sphere, Obelisk and Pyramid. |
| SKU | rtrg-06 |
| Price | £16.00 |
| Availability | In stock |
| Care | Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. |
| Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days |
| Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) |
| Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout |
| Category | Four Gemstone Shapes Sets (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/four-gemstone-shapes-sets) |
| Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk |

## Description

Four Gemstone Shapes - Black Tourmaline is a hand-finished black tourmaline piece, shaped to show off the stone's colour and pattern.

Black is the traditional colour of protection and of banishing what is unwanted. Styling: black looks dramatic on a gothic altar and crisp against white walls.

From the maker: Black Tourmaline has a bold, grounding look with deep black tones and a polished finish that suits modern crystal displays, meditation spaces and minimalist home décor. This set includes four popular shapes: Heart, Sphere, Obelisk and Pyramid.

The Four Gemstone Shapes range comes in 6 versions. If Black Tourmaline isn't quite right, compare Epidote or Rainbow Moonstone or Rose Quartz.

Black Tourmaline is schorl, the most common tourmaline, typically jet black with striated sides. It measures 7–7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural mineral (schorl).

Tourmaline becomes electrically charged when heated or squeezed, a property Dutch traders used to pull ash from pipes. Its long crystals have deep vertical grooves called striations.

## Traditions (belief, not health claims)

Carving stone into meaningful shapes is an ancient art, from Chinese jade to Egyptian scarabs. A shape adds its own symbolism to the stone. Black tourmaline is one of the stones most often placed by a front door or on a desk in modern protection traditions. In modern crystal tradition black tourmaline is linked with the root chakra and with Capricorn and Scorpio. These are traditions and beliefs, described for interest, not health or medical claims.

## How to use

- Rest it on a desk, bedside table or altar where you'll see it.
- Hold it during a few minutes of quiet reflection.
- It pairs traditionally with smoky quartz or selenite.
- Journalling idea: note the date you bought it and what drew you to it; collectors enjoy looking back on how a collection grew.
- Shelf idea: group stones by colour, from deep to pale, for a display that reads like a gradient.
- Meditation idea: rest it in an open palm and use its weight and temperature as a point of focus for five slow breaths.

## Care

- Wipe with a fine, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; steer clear of soaps, salt and long soaks.
- Dust regularly and keep away from hard surfaces that could chip it.

## Policies

- Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only.
- Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back.
- Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout.

## Other versions

- [Four Gemstone Shapes - Amazonite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/four-gemstone-shapes-amazonite406): £16.00
- [Four Gemstone Shapes - Amethyst](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/four-gemstone-shapes-amethyst411): £16.00
- [Four Gemstone Shapes - Epidote](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/four-gemstone-shapes-epidote408): £16.00
- [Four Gemstone Shapes - Rainbow Moonstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/four-gemstone-shapes-rainbow-moonstone413): £16.00
- [Four Gemstone Shapes - Rose Quartz](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/four-gemstone-shapes-rose-quartz410): £16.00

## Questions and answers (18)

### What is the Four Gemstone Shapes - Black Tourmaline used for?

Stand it on a desk, bedside table or altar where you'll see it. Black tourmaline is one of the stones most often placed by a front door or on a desk in modern protection traditions.

### Is the black tourmaline in the Black Tourmaline carved gemstone figure real?

Natural mineral (schorl). Each piece is natural, so colour and markings vary from the photo.

### How do I cleanse my black tourmaline carved gemstone figure?

Popular rituals are a night under the full moon, a few seconds in incense smoke, or a rest on selenite. A quick rinse is fine for this stone if you dry it straight away. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements.

### Is the Black Tourmaline carved gemstone figure a good gift?

Yes, especially for someone moving into a new home or setting up a desk. Add a little more to your basket to reach free delivery over £40. You can send it to any UK address at checkout.

### When will my Black Tourmaline carved gemstone figure arrive?

Most UK orders arrive within 2–5 working days. Delivery costs £3.95 and is free over £40.

### Can I send the Black Tourmaline carved gemstone figure back if I change my mind?

Yes, within 14 days of delivery. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to start a return. Faulty items are also covered by the Consumer Rights Act.

### What's the difference between Black Tourmaline and Epidote?

Both are Four Gemstone Shapes pieces. Black Tourmaline centres on black; Epidote is epidote (pistachio to dark green). They cost the same.

### Which Four Gemstone Shapes options are there?

6 options: Epidote, Rainbow Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Amazonite, Amethyst, as well as this one.

### What does black mean in ritual tradition?

Black is the traditional colour of protection and of banishing what is unwanted.

### What is Black Tourmaline associated with?

Black tourmaline is one of the stones most often placed by a front door or on a desk in modern protection traditions. These are beliefs, not health claims.

### What chakra is Black Tourmaline linked with?

In modern crystal tradition, the root chakra.

### Which zodiac signs go with Black Tourmaline?

Capricorn and Scorpio, according to popular crystal tradition.

### How hard is Black Tourmaline?

7–7.5 on the Mohs scale. That's durable for everyday handling, though it can still chip if dropped.

### Where does Black Tourmaline come from?

Black Tourmaline is usually found in Brazil, Pakistan and Madagascar.

### What goes well with Black Tourmaline?

It is often paired with smoky quartz or selenite.

### Will the Black Tourmaline carved gemstone figure look exactly like the photo?

Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size.

### Is the Black Tourmaline carved gemstone figure suitable for beginners?

Yes. Check size; many figures are pocket-sized.

### Can I send the Black Tourmaline carved gemstone figure straight to someone as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient's UK address as the delivery address at checkout.

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