# Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Tourmaline with Stand > Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Tourmaline with Stand is a 40mm tourmaline sphere (the sphere plus a display stand). Priced at £12.00, it is in stock and ships UK-wide in 2–5 working days. A neutral finish fits easily into any room or altar. It suits someone who likes dark, dramatic stones. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-tourmaline-with-stand422 | | Product type | Gemstone Crystal Spheres with Stand | | This option | Tourmaline with Stand | | Material | Tourmaline: a complex borosilicate mineral | | Colour | Black, green or multi-coloured | | Dimensions | Approx. 40mm | | Hardness | 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale | | Natural or man-made | Natural mineral. | | Where it is usually found | Brazil, India and Africa | | What's included | The sphere plus a display stand | | SKU | gems-20 | | Price | £12.00 | | 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 | Gemstone Crystal Spheres with Stand (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/gemstone-crystal-spheres-with-stand) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Tourmaline with Stand is a polished tourmaline sphere of about 40mm supplied with a stand. A sphere shows off the colour and inner pattern of a stone from every angle. A neutral finish fits easily into any room or altar. Styling: neutral tones disappear into a room, letting what's inside take the attention. At around 4cm this is the small, palm-sized option: easy to tuck into a pocket, a pouch or a bedside drawer. Small pieces suit rings and earrings, a single tumble stone, travel kits and tight altar spaces. Also in this range (10 in total): Afghan Lapis with Stand, African Amethyst with Stand, Amethyst Aura with Stand. Tourmaline is a complex borosilicate mineral, typically black, green or multi-coloured. It measures 7–7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural mineral. It forms in more colours than almost any other gem. Tourmaline is one of October's traditional birthstones. Size: approximately 40mm. Natural material varies slightly in size, colour and markings. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Spheres have a long history in scrying, the practice of gazing into a reflective surface for insight; clear crystal balls were used for this in medieval and Victorian Europe. Tourmaline's Sinhalese name, turmali, means 'stone of mixed colours'. In modern practice it is associated with protection and balance. In modern crystal tradition tourmaline is linked with the root and heart chakra and with Libra and Capricorn. Traditional meanings are offered for interest and reflection, not as a health claim. ## How to use - Display it on its stand away from the edge of a shelf. - Try a few minutes of quiet gazing, letting your thoughts settle. - It pairs traditionally with rose quartz or clear quartz. - Grid idea: crystal grids arrange stones in a pattern such as a circle or the Flower of Life around a central piece and a written intention. - Moon idea: many collectors set their stones out on the night of the full moon and bring them back in the next morning. - Gifting idea: wrap it in a small cloth pouch with a handwritten note about the stone's traditional meaning. ## Care - Wipe with a gentle, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; keep away from soaps, salt and long soaks. - Handle with dry hands and set it down on a fine base. ## 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 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Afghan Lapis with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-afghan-lapis-with-stand426): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - African Amethyst with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-african-amethyst-with-stand368): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Amethyst Aura with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-amethyst-aura-with-stand392): £15.20 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Clear Quartz with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-clear-quartz-with-stand433): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Indian Jade with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-indian-jade-with-stand426): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Indian Moonstone with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-indian-moonstone-with-stand372): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Ocean Agate with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-ocean-agate-with-stand426): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Rose Quartz Titanium Aura with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-rose-quartz-titanium-aura-with-stand411): £15.20 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Rose Quartz with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-rose-quartz-with-stand385): £12.00 ## Questions and answers (19) ### What is the Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Tourmaline with Stand used for? Display it on its stand away from the edge of a shelf. Tourmaline's Sinhalese name, turmali, means 'stone of mixed colours'. ### Is the tourmaline in the Tourmaline with Stand sphere real? Natural mineral. Each piece is natural, so colour and markings vary from the photo. ### How do I cleanse my tourmaline gemstone sphere? Traditional cleansing methods include leaving it in moonlight overnight, passing it through incense or sage smoke, or resting it on a selenite plate. A quick rinse is fine for this stone if you dry it straight away. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements. ### What size is the Tourmaline with Stand sphere? About 40mm. Small pieces suit rings and earrings, a single tumble stone, travel kits and tight altar spaces. ### Is the Tourmaline with Stand sphere a good gift? Yes, especially for someone who likes dark, dramatic stones. At £12.00 it makes an easy add-on or stocking filler. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How long does delivery take? UK delivery is £3.95, free on orders over £40, and usually arrives in 2–5 working days. ### What is your returns policy? You have 14 days from delivery to cancel under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk and we'll explain how to send it back; refunds are made within 14 days of receiving it. ### What's the difference between Tourmaline with Stand and Afghan Lapis with Stand? Both are Gemstone Sphere 40mm pieces. Tourmaline with Stand centres on neutral; Afghan Lapis with Stand centres on neutral. They cost the same. ### Which Gemstone Sphere 40mm options are there? 10 options, including Afghan Lapis with Stand, African Amethyst with Stand, Amethyst Aura with Stand, Clear Quartz with Stand, Indian Jade with Stand, Indian Moonstone with Stand, and 3 more on the range page, as well as this one. ### What does neutral mean in ritual tradition? A neutral finish fits easily into any room or altar. ### What is Tourmaline associated with? Tourmaline's Sinhalese name, turmali, means 'stone of mixed colours'. In modern practice it is associated with protection and balance. These are beliefs, not health claims. ### What chakra is Tourmaline linked with? In modern crystal tradition, the root and heart chakras. ### Which zodiac signs go with Tourmaline? Libra and Capricorn, according to popular crystal tradition. ### How hard is Tourmaline? 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale. That's durable for everyday handling, though it can still chip if dropped. ### Where does Tourmaline come from? Tourmaline is usually found in Brazil, India and Africa. ### What goes well with Tourmaline? It is often paired with rose quartz or clear quartz. ### Do you deliver outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. ### Will the Tourmaline with Stand sphere look exactly like the photo? Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size. ### Is the Tourmaline with Stand sphere suitable for beginners? Yes. Measure the size in millimetres: 40mm fits in a palm, 60mm+ is a display piece. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/gemstone-sphere-40mm-tourmaline-with-stand422