Sherl stone: properties, meaning and impact on humans

History and origin of the stone

Black tourmaline gets its name from the German word Schorl. It is believed that it comes from the town of Sherlau; Some believe that the village is so named because of the mineral deposit. Perhaps the name of the stone is associated with the miner's term Schor - in old German this was the name for defective specimens, impurities, rubbish. The word Schor (in combination with an explanatory term) characterized nonmetallic materials that were found with ore ones. In those days, albite was called “white scorl”, axinite was called violet, and hauin was called blue. Sometimes scherl was not called black tourmaline, but a rock of any shade - even pink or green. Later the term was clarified and assigned to black crystals. Other uses are deprecated.

The mineral has been loved by mankind for a long time: the ancient Greeks and Romans made mourning accessories and ritual attributes from it. Three centuries ago, merchants who came to Ceylon saw the beauty of sherl - it was they who bought a huge amount of gems at a symbolic price, and then resold them in Europe for money that was several times higher than the original cost. Thus began the fashion for the stone, which was initially classified as precious. When the excitement subsided, buyers began to more critically evaluate who the mineral is suitable for, who is useful, and who it can harm. Primarily magicians and psychics wanted to own it, but lovers of beautiful jewelry were fed up with the enchanting black shine. In addition, a German deposit was found, the market was flooded with copies of European production, and the price finally fell.

Historically, people consider sherl to be a witch's, witch's, witch's stone. It affects the aura, expands the owner’s capabilities, and protects from evil and enemies.

Black crystal

Properties and uses of tourmaline

In industry, black tourmaline is used to make pressure sensors and temperature meters. The gem is of great importance in jewelry - it is used to make various jewelry, souvenirs, decorate writing instruments, and pieces of furniture.

Physicochemical characteristics

The chemical formula of the mineral is complex – Na(Mg, Fe)36[Si6O18][BO3](OH, F). Physical properties:

• imperfect cleavage;
• the crystals have a glassy luster;
• conchoidal at the fracture;
• hardness on the Mohs scale is 7–7.5 units;
• mineral density is 3.2 grams per cubic centimeter.

The crystals are opaque and lend themselves well to jewelry processing. A special property unique to tourmalines is the presence of their own electric field.

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Medicinal properties

Black tourmaline has long been used by lithotherapists. Its healing properties are largely due to its electrically charged surface. The mineral has a positive effect on the entire body:

• strengthens the immune system;
• stimulates hair and nail growth, strengthens them;
• normalizes the functioning of the heart and kidneys;
• stimulates metabolism;
• accelerates wound healing;
• slows down the aging process of the body.

Tourmaline crystals are often used in the manufacture of linen, mattresses, pillows, and gloves. It is believed that the use of these items helps treat diseases of the joints and spine.

If there is pain, the black stone is used as follows: slightly heated in the hand, then moved over the painful area counterclockwise for 2–3 minutes. After the pain subsides, the crystal should be held under running water to release negative energy.

The most pronounced therapeutic effect of black gem is its influence on the psychological state of a person. The mineral maintains balance between both hemispheres of the brain and eliminates negative thoughts. Aggression, jealousy, and anger that arise in a person seem to be dispelled by a black gem.

The active action of the black mineral makes it dangerous for people with a tendency to bleeding, thyroid diseases, and cardiac pacemakers. Pregnant and lactating women should not use the gem.

Magical properties and compatibility with stones

Among magicians, black tourmaline is considered a tool for understanding the world. Sorcerers and esotericists love it precisely for its black color. The stone is able to capture and deflect negative energy from its owner.

It is used to make amulets and talismans that protect against damage, the evil eye, and curses. However, if a person has evil intentions, a tourmaline amulet will only strengthen this negativity and force the owner to do bad things.

Tourmaline amulets are neutral for children. They do them neither harm nor benefit. It is not recommended for weak and weak-willed people to wear such amulets. The tourmaline talisman will be useful for entrepreneurs and knowledge workers.

Black tourmaline should not be combined with ruby, alexandrite or garnet. It sits quietly next to other stones, but only as decoration. If you need the magical properties of tourmaline, you need to wear it alone.

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Suitable by zodiac sign and name

The black mineral is compatible with all zodiac signs. It has the best influence on representatives of the following signs:

• Leo - will help you understand your life purpose, calm and balance your hot-tempered character;
• Capricorn - will help in financial matters, give confidence;
• Scorpio - will help you discover hidden talents and give inspiration;
• Sagittarius - will protect you from conflicts and help you make useful acquaintances.

The gem behaves neutrally with other signs. It is not advisable to wear it for Gemini and Libra - indecisive signs prone to doubt.

A tourmaline amulet will bring the greatest benefit to people with strong names:

• Alexandru will give persistence;
• It will help Victor become more self-confident;
• Sergei will be given prudence;
• It will help Arina become more attractive;
• Angelica will add business acumen.

For the talisman to bring the greatest benefit, it must be carried in a pocket or on a chain under clothing. If the crystal is cracked, it must be replaced immediately. Damaged amulets cause harm.

Physicochemical characteristics

Sherl is a variety of tourmaline . Formula NaFe2+3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4.

Properties and Features:

• black color;
• hardness up to 7.5 units;
• brown line;
• unevenness of the fracture;
• glass-like shine;
• the presence of iron, manganese, magnesium impurities;
• belonging to aluminosilicates;
• lack of cleavage;
• opacity;
• prismatic crystallization;
• deep strokes on the edges;
• trigonal system.

Typically the mineral is found in the form of prisms with a spherical triangular cross-section; Sometimes inspection of the needle-like intergrowths reveals that they are also black tourmaline. A subspecies from the Norwegian Kragere deposit stands out - it foams when heated strongly.

Sherl has an anisotropic optical effect and refraction up to 1.644 units. Birefringence reaches 0.04 units, density varies around 3.06 units. A polished crystal resembles glass with its shine; inside it has rough channels, liquid and veils formed by gas and liquid, and planes of impurities.

There may be impurities in scherl

How to spot a fake black sherl

Black sherl is also counterfeited. Usually painted glass or plastic is used for this. It is possible to distinguish natural stone from a fake. Although sometimes it's difficult. The skill of the scammers is growing (their energy would be used for peaceful purposes...).

Try a thermal conductivity test. Place a stone on your cheek (ideally two stones - a “suspect and a real scherl”). A fake will heat up quickly, while natural stones hold their temperature for a long time.

Rub or heat the test sample, bring it to dust, hair, pieces of paper. If the stone is natural, all these things will be attracted to it.

Plastic is easy to identify if you scratch it with a needle. Thin shavings will be removed. This means that you are holding a fake.

Field

The gloomy variety of tourmaline is found everywhere. Black stones are formed in sedimentary, pegmatite layers. In Russia, the largest mines are located in Transbaikalia and the Ural Mountains.

The world's best deposits were found in Germany, Great Britain, and Romania. Specialized stores display photos of jewelry with African shearlings. The best samples are obtained in Namibia, Tanzania, and Nigeria. The gloomy crystal is mined in Brazil, Afghanistan and Pakistan. There are large deposits in California and Burma.

The mineral is mined in California

History of the stone

Black stone has always been used in matters far from light and good. During rituals, lovers and apologists of black magic protected themselves with the energy of sherla from lower dark entities. There was a demand for the stone (there are always people who like to play around with dark forces). Traders who periodically visited Ceylon bought witch stone there for pennies, but in Europe it was already much more expensive.

Titles

There is a version that the name of the black variety of tourmaline comes from the name of the German village of Schorl (today Zschorlau, Saxony). There, tin was mined nearby, and a lot of black stone was found in the rock. German miners called the black stones from ore tailings "scherl". For the miners it was garbage, that’s what they called it - “Schor”. Later, this word was used to describe any useless dark minerals. It was a very long time ago, at the beginning of the 16th century.

The English term "shirl" arose a couple of centuries later. The modern English name "shorl" originated in the 19th century.

Stone jet, turpelin, iron tourmaline, witch stone - these are all the names of our hero.

Medicinal properties

The witch crystal heals the owner, prevents and expels diseases. The effect on the nerves, immunity, endocrine system, metabolism, and blood flow is especially strong. By constantly wearing jewelry, hair and nails grow faster. The mineral treats addiction to alcohol and drugs, making the owner energetic and cheerful. It relieves joint pain, relaxes muscles, relieves spasms, cleanses the body of toxic substances, and relieves constipation. Sherl prevents motion sickness and seasickness. It is used in the fight against colds, runny nose, and viruses.

Unprocessed pieces of rock or polished specimens from which pendulums are made are usually used as medicinal materials. Applications of the mineral increase potency and enhance the effect of anti-cancer therapy. The crystal heals the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, heart and blood vessels.

Lithotherapeutic Crystal

Black tourmaline is often used for those prone to panic attacks and phobias. It treats fear of darkness, claustrophobia; calms down in a dangerous situation. To take control of yourself, it is enough to squeeze the amulet in your hand for a minute or two - anxiety completely disappears, anger subsides, and the feeling of inferiority and complexness disappears.

Overall Impact

American lithotherapists recommend using the crystal as a pendant, rotating the salt over the diseased part of the body. This clears negative energy, eliminates inflammation, relieves pain, and sets the mood for healing. The stone relieves stress and increases resistance to regular physical activity. When heated, scorl emits negative particles, saturates the air with beneficial ions, cleanses of harmful microorganisms, eliminates insomnia, and banishes nightmares. The stone treats rheumatism, gout, skin diseases; rejuvenates and accelerates skin regeneration.

Lithotherapists advise drinking Sherl water for the prevention and treatment of any disease. The preparation is simple: in the evening, place the mineral in a container, pour in clean liquid; They drink in the morning. The medicine is taken on an empty stomach.

The effect of scorl on the psyche of the owner is strong. The stone turns negative thoughts into positive ones, teaches you to accept yourself and other people, to think rationally, freely, purely. It awakens a penchant for altruism and a creative streak. The stone is a sign of peace of mind and a loving atmosphere. It resurrects hopes, faith in the best, alleviates mental problems, and blocks negative character traits. Sherl stops jealousy, hatred, envy. When meditating, it concentrates a person on the main thing; gives those in need of protection a strong shield that repels any magical attack.

The mineral affects the human psyche

Cautions

Sherl has strong energy. Lithotherapists recommend using the breed occasionally and only when necessary, since addiction, loss of the pronounced effect, and even withdrawal syndrome are possible.

It is important to use the stone carefully

Which zodiac signs is the mineral suitable for?

Having special properties and meaning, black crystal is suitable only for strong personalities, and the month of birth also plays a role here. Tourmaline of this type is especially indicated for Aries, Leo, Capricorn and Sagittarius.

Aries are hot-tempered, so sherl balances them, calms them down, but at the same time relieves them of fears and attracts good luck into life.

For Leos, the crystal brings success in all endeavors, especially business and creative ones, and also makes these ambitious people more prudent, not allowing them to take unjustified risks.

It will add decisiveness and masculinity to Capricorns, give them inspiration and help them make decisions, getting rid of doubts.

Sagittarius wearing a talisman with a sherl will begin to better understand those around them, thanks to which relationships with them will become smoother, and the number of conflicts at home and at work will decrease.

The crystal has a neutral effect on other signs. It does no harm to anyone. The only exception is weak-willed, passive individuals, regardless of sign. A sherl with powerful energy will suppress them, exacerbating weaknesses and negative character traits.

Magic properties

Black tourmaline is a powerful witchcraft talisman, known to all peoples of the world. Its energy protects, organizes the world, and reflects negativity. Sherl is the source of an impenetrable barrier covering a sphere with a radius of 2 meters. The stone reflects any magical effect, restores consciousness, and heals. It is useful in spiritual practice, connects the energy of man and the planet, normalizes biorhythms, helps to navigate in a new place, and does not put pressure on the aura, and does not harm with constant use.

Sherl is useful for a person interested in investing. Thanks to the magical properties of the mineral, black tourmaline makes real estate, rare items and jewelry especially profitable in the future. It attracts wealth to the house and drives away need.

Crystal is useful for businessmen

Skillful interaction with a crystal creates a protective aura that protects the psyche and physical health. The stone reflects evil energy. With its help, you can look beyond the boundaries of the familiar world, get rid of the unnecessary, and awaken your imagination. The stone affects the base chakra and the perineum. It is filled with the energy of receptive Yin, the power of water.

Mystics advise holding a sherlov talisman in your hand when communicating with unpleasant people. It will reflect jealousy, anger, hatred. If the stone in your hand becomes colder, it means that the interlocutor exudes evil. This amulet is indispensable for entrepreneurs, office workers, and public people. It protects against energy vampires, creates a positive mood, and improves performance.

The magical black mineral makes a man confident and interesting to girls. It works as a decoration and as a talisman hidden from prying eyes. The crystal opens up new possibilities and teaches you to look at the situation objectively. When worn constantly, it clears thoughts, makes the owner kinder, brighter, and drives away despondency and resentment.

Black crystal - a source of protection

Care of products with schorl

Sherl is not too fussy to care for. The owner of this stone needs to know the most basic rules. They are quite enough to maintain the presentation of the gem:

• clean the jewelry with a soft brush or wipe with a cloth moistened with water;
• do not use any chemicals - only hand soap;
• try not to drop the jewelry - yes, the stone has high hardness, but if dropped regularly, it will sooner or later crack.

Cleaning away dust and dirt helps keep your jewelry looking attractive. This treatment is suitable if you wear sherl for beauty. But those who perform some rituals with it need to take care of energy cleansing. I usually use kitchen salt for this.

Where is it used?

The breed is mainly used in jewelry. The stone is actively used by astrologers, mystics, and esotericists. Specimens unsuitable for jewelry are used in industry.

Jewelry

The crystals are ground and made into cabochons. Mourning jewelry is made from sherla. Products with stones whose natural structure is preserved to perfection are popular - these are elongated crystals with bright strokes along the edges. Such things are worn solo. Polished specimens are combined with other breeds. They are used to make cufflinks, rosaries, and pins.

Decor

Writing sets and paperweights are made from black tourmaline. The stone is used for small figurines, souvenir balls, and memorial plaques. They are used to decorate mosaics and interior decorations.

Other areas

Sherl has piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties. It is used in high-precision valves, temperature sensors, and pressure instruments. Polarizing elements for optical instruments are made from it: with a millimeter thickness, the rock effectively absorbs a beam of radiation.

The stone is used by jewelers and industrialists

Astrology for witch stone

According to the horoscope, the black sherl has two planetary rulers. These are Pluto and Uranus (we wrote about the radioactive element Uranus here).

The element of the gem is Water.

Scorpios will become more tolerant of people with a schorl amulet. For Cancers who close “their own” from everyone, the gem will help them communicate with people and repel any energy attacks.

Pendant with sherl

The gloomy energy of black tourmaline is suitable for Capricorns and will not harm Leos and Aries.

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For Scorpio - the only sign of the star brotherhood - it will not be difficult to “make friends” with a Sherl. Only this zodiac sign with its powerful energy will be on par with the magic and power of black tourmaline. Everyone else will have to make an effort to make the black sherl become a protector.

Tip: Wear black tourmaline jewelry only in stressful situations. If anxiety, fear, or encounters with an energy vampire are not expected, leave the sherl at home.

How to wear and care

Products with black tourmaline are recommended for adults. They are useless for children and sometimes harmful. Women are advised to keep a sherl amulet under their pillow.

Wearing rules

Sherl patronizes a person with a strong character. Recommendations:

• the ring is worn on the right hand, on the index finger;
• when worn on the left hand, the ring is placed on the middle finger;
• for greater strength, the amulet is set in gold;
• Sherla products are placed on the work table.

Rules of care

Black tourmaline is quite unpretentious, but to preserve its beauty for years you need to follow simple rules:

• store in a dry place protected from the sun;
• Wipe the washed product thoroughly with a cloth and dry quickly;
• Clean with water and mild soap solution.

Black tourmaline is an unpretentious stone

The magic of black tourmaline

The magic of a polished sherl will reflect all the negativity directed at the owner.

Just a find, you might say, and you’d be wrong. The “character” of the black schorl is difficult; not everyone can adapt to the energy of the stone.

The magical properties of black tourmaline have been helping sorcerers, magicians, and necromancers for a long time. The energy of the stone balances on the edge between “this” and “this” light. Not every owner of a piece of jewelry or thing made of sherl can withstand the information that the stone will pull out from beyond the threshold of the real world.

Gold pendant with black tourmaline

The sherl stone, like a magnet, attracts good luck to the owner and drives out negativity. And if you rub a talisman made of black sherl, the stone will begin to work more actively. This is what magicians and many practicing sorcerers think.

Unconfirmed: some esotericists claim that if the owner is in danger, the stone becomes colder.

You need to work a lot in spiritual practices in order to correctly perceive the signals given by the stone.

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Important: if you have a ball of black tourmaline, do not place it in bright light, and sometimes sit next to it and “master” the energy of the gem. The stone will be glad to see you.

Black tourmaline jewelry not only looks “rich” in gold. This “stone-metal” pair works more successfully side by side.

Jewelry with black tourmaline

Don’t wear amulets made from harsh gems every day - let them be nearby in a really difficult moment. The same goes for jewelry. Until you are sure of the complete harmony of your energies, do not wear jewelry with black sherl like ordinary jewelry.

And when traveling, take a talisman made of sherla with you.

Important: black sherl does not accept negative energy, like many other amulets. He, like a mirror, reflects it and sends it to the one who sent the evil eye or damage.

Compatibility with zodiac signs and names

This mysterious mineral is recommended for Aries, Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Leo. Scorpio, the most mystical zodiac sign, can count on the greatest protection. Those born during this period of the zodiac circle can wear jewelry with crystals constantly. For the rest, Sherl is recommended for occasional use.

The stone patronizes the names Veronica, Kira, Olya.

Sherl helps Scorpios

Lithotherapist's book

Traditional healers advise drinking water infused with black sherla. The use of such water will protect against the evil eye and damage, and remove negative blocks. Place a tourmaline crystal in a glass of clean water overnight and drink it on an empty stomach in the morning.

Healing properties of black tourmaline:

1. Harmonization of the functioning of endocrine systems.
2. Boosting immunity.
3. Improving metabolism in the human body.
4. Help in healing diseases of the nervous system.
5. Helps relieve stress and nervous tension.
6. Relieves intestinal sluggishness; Wearing rings will help with chronic constipation.

For men, the stone will help maintain potency, and even (as lithotherapists say) restore it. If you don't want to wear jewelry, just put a scherl amulet in your pocket. Don't expect your 20s to come back, though.

Earrings with black tourmaline

For women, the stone will help slow down skin aging; when wearing jewelry with scherl, hair and nails will become stronger.

Healers use a schorl pendulum to diagnose diseases.

Important: do not forget to care for the magic stone - rinse it with running water, give it “sunbathing” once a week.

Composition and properties of the stone

Black schorl tourmaline has a rather complex composition. The mineral belongs to the borosilicates category. However, other types of tourmalines are considered aluminosilicates.

In addition to silicon, boron and aluminum, the crystal lattice includes sodium and ferrous iron. It is these components that give the mineral its black color.

The gem is characterized by a crystalline structure. It is completely opaque and can absorb light rays. The crystals are quite long and shaped like needles or a triangular prism.

Physical properties of the stone include the following:

• hardness – 7-7.5;
• lack of luminescence and cleavage;
• heterogeneous fracture and the presence of clear shading;
• ditrigonal-pyramidal crystal lattice;
• glass shine;
• density – 3.02-3.26 g/cm3.

A characteristic feature of the gem is its ability to receive a strong electromagnetic charge. In this case, there is a clear distinction between plus and minus. The mineral can become magnetic due to friction or human heat. The gem is also capable of changing the orientation of light rays and polarizing them.

Fake diamond

They learned to obtain black tourmaline synthetically. To do this, the necessary raw materials are placed in special chambers where high pressure and temperature are created.

But artificial production of gems is unprofitable. It requires a lot of expense, as a result of which the synthesized stone costs the same as natural stone. But imitations made of colored glass or plastic are completely inexpensive in terms of production.

How to spot a fake

Black tourmaline is mined in large quantities, so it is rarely counterfeited. Nevertheless, there are imitations made of glass or plastic. It’s easy to identify them even on your own:

• a real gem is heavier than a fake;
• tourmaline has a heterogeneous color, which is clearly visible in the light;
• the original is durable and cannot be scratched by a sharp object, unlike a glass fake;
• If you heat the stone slightly, it will begin to attract dust and small hairs.

There is practically no difference between natural and synthetic tourmaline. The origin of a stone can only be determined with the help of a special examination.