Black Tourmaline Mala Beads for Protection & Grounding

Choose this Black Tourmaline mala for a grounded, protective-feeling piece around your neck or in your hands, with nothing loud or showy about it.

This mala features Black Tourmaline in 8 mm beads, with round beads with 109 beads.

About Black Tourmaline

It is a fairly hard, durable stone that suits daily wear. Black tourmaline, also called schorl, is a striated, glossy black crystal. Read these as tradition and symbolism rather than any promise of outcomes.

Product details

• Style: mala
• Stone: Black Tourmaline (as listed)
• Typical colour: black
• Bead size: 8 mm
• Beads: 109
• Shape: round

Using your mala

For japa, count each repetition of a mantra on one bead, turning the beads with the thumb and middle finger and stopping at the larger guru (meru) bead rather than crossing it. It can also be worn as a necklace or wrapped around the wrist.

Gifting and care

A mala is a thoughtful gift for anyone who meditates, chants or is beginning a japa practice. Give it an occasional wipe with a soft, dry cloth. It is a fairly durable stone, but still keep it away from perfume, hairspray and hard knocks. Avoid water, perfume and rough handling, and keep it wrapped in a soft cloth when not in use.

Stone varies: colour, banding and small inclusions differ from piece to piece, so yours may not match the photos exactly. Want to know more about a specific piece? Ask us before ordering and we will help.

FAQs

How many beads does a mala have?

A traditional japa mala has 108 beads plus one larger guru bead; shorter malas of 54 or 27 beads are also used for brief practice. This listing names 109 beads.

What is Black Tourmaline?

Black tourmaline, also called schorl, is a striated, glossy black crystal.

Does it look the same as the photos?

Close, but not identical: stone varies in shade and pattern, so use the photos as a guide.

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