Tourmaline gemstone is known to aid in relieving stress, increase mental alertness, improve circulation and strengthen the immune system. It is a powerful agent for reducing toxin-related ailments. Benefits of Tourmaline Gemstone This is a powerful asset to your health, as it not only removes the negative energy but by changing it to positive energy it has an excellent effect on your well-being. Origin & Regionality The black variety of Tourmaline has been found in a large number of locations, including Pakistan, Australia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Africa and the USA. It is also known as Schorl Tourmaline. The black variety of Tourmaline is just one of a group of different colored stones that all have a similar structure, yet its meaning is incorrect when you go back to the origin of the word. This word came from a regional term in Sri Lanka, based on the Sinhalese word “turmali”, that referred to yellow Zircon. This name has since changed a little to the current word Tourmaline. The structure and look of natural pieces of tourmaline are the same, regardless of the color. This relates to the presence of vertical striations, ridges or furrows on the stones, and this is one way to identify Black Tourmaline in the natural form. Many shaman of African, Aboriginal, and Native American tribes carried Tourmaline to protect themselves from danger.The Black Tourmaline crystal healing properties are most well-known for protection-related intentions