Natural Black Tourmaline 108 Mala – Protective Foundation

Description

Cool, opaque black beads absorb light rather than reflect it, each one carrying the dense, settled presence of stone drawn from deep in the earth.

Black tourmaline, or schorl, is the most abundant variety of the tourmaline mineral group. Its association with grounding and energetic protection appears in Western esoteric traditions and in several Asian folk practices, where the stone is carried or worn as a physical anchor. The 108-bead mala format is rooted in Buddhist and Hindu contemplative practice, where each bead marks a repetition of mantra or a counted cycle of breath.

This necklace is composed of 108 natural black tourmaline beads strung on durable cord. The stone ranges from opaque jet-black to near-black with subtle internal striation; surface texture and sheen vary between individual beads depending on origin and cutting method. A guru bead marks the mala’s turning point. The piece is assembled using traditional stringing techniques.

This is a full 108-bead mala necklace made from natural black tourmaline. Bead diameter and overall necklace length are not specified in the listing; contact the seller for exact measurements. Black tourmaline is a durable stone but should be protected from sharp impacts, which can chip the surface. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Each mala will differ slightly due to natural variation in the stone’s color and surface character. This piece is suited for daily meditation practice and as a traditional example of gemstone mala construction.