Black Gemstones - Protection, Grounding, Strength

Lava Stone is a black volcanic rock, also known as Basalt, formed from cooled molten lava. This porous stone is considered the "Stone of Rebirth" and valued for its holistic healing properties, promoting strength, courage, and emotional resilience. It can ground and connect you with the earth's energy, while relieving stress and promoting relaxation. Additionally, Lava Stone can boost physical healing and vitality.

**While our Black Lava Stone is genuine,  due to its natural composition, black lava jewelry receives a coating to enhance texture and provide a polished, glossy finish. At Stone Virtue, we prioritize transparency and ensure that any alterations made to our products are fully disclosed. If 100% unaltered stones are your preference, we carry several stones with similar physical appearances, and holistic characteristics. 

Mohs Hardness: 3 – 4

Alternate Names: Basalt

Origin: Worldwide (volcanic regions)

Black Obsidian is a potent volcanic glass known as the "Stone of Truth." It serves as a strong barrier against negativity, offering protection and grounding. This stone also aids in self-awareness and emotional healing by revealing hidden truths and promoting introspection. Its holistic properties include protection, emotional healing, self-discovery, grounding, transformation, and clarity.

Mohs Hardness: 5 – 5.5

Alternate Names: Volcanic Glass

Origin: Mexico, United States, Japan

Black Spinel, also known as the "Stone of Renewal," is associated with the Root Chakra and renowned for its revitalizing energy. Its vibrant hues, ranging from red and pink to blue and black, represent strength, vitality, and renewal. This stone is perfect for those seeking to recharge, gain strength, and find renewed purpose. Harness the holistic benefits of Black Spinel to aid in physical healing, boost energy levels, and support physical strength. Emotionally, it inspires and reduces stress, while helping overcome obstacles. On a spiritual level, it enhances growth, fosters renewal, and connects with grounding energies. Externally, it attracts opportunities, encourages perseverance, and promotes resilience.

Mohs Hardness: 7.5 - 8

Origin: Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam

Associated Chakra: Root (1st)

Birthstone: August

Black Tourmalinated Quartz is a captivating crystal that blends the amplifying properties of Quartz with the protective, grounding energy of Black Tourmaline. This unique stone is known as the “Stone of Balance and Protection” due to its ability to shield against negativity, promote emotional healing, and enhance spiritual growth. 

Holistic Healing Properties:

Protection from negative energies, balancing opposing energies for inner peace, releasing negative thought patterns, and amplifying intentions and healing energy.

Mohs Hardness: 7

Alternate Names: Tourmaline Quartz, Tourmalinated Quartz

Origin: Brazil, India, Madagascar

Black Tourmaline is widely known for its strong protective properties, shielding against negative energy and electromagnetic radiation. This popular "stone of protection" is revered for its ability to ground and stabilize energy, making it an ideal choice for personal and environmental protection. With holistic healing properties like protection, grounding, and stress relief, Black Tourmaline is deeply connected to the root chakra and helps individuals stay centered and balanced in chaotic or stressful situations. It is also believed to support physical healing by boosting the immune system, detoxifying the body, and alleviating pain.

Mohs Hardness: 7 – 7.5

Alternate Names: Schorl

Origin: Brazil, Sri Lanka, Africa, United States

The "Stone of Adventure," Bumblebee Jasper, is associated with the Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras. Its vibrant yellow, black, and orange bands represent courage, energy, and transformation. This stone inspires you to embrace new experiences, face challenges boldly, and pursue your passions fearlessly. It's perfect for those seeking motivation, inspiration, and a sense of adventure. 

Holistic Healing Properties:

Physical: Supports digestion, boosts energy, and aids in balancing hormones.

Emotional: Encourages confidence, reduces fear, and promotes a positive outlook.

Spiritual: Enhances creativity, aids in personal transformation, and connects with the fire element.

External: Attracts adventure, supports courage, and helps in manifesting desires.

Mohs Hardness: 5 - 5.5

Alternate Names: None

Origin: Indonesia

Charoite, often referred to as the "Stone of Transformation," is associated with the Third Eye and Crown Chakras. Its beautiful purple tones embody spiritual development, change, and perception. Encouraging you to welcome transformation, release apprehensions, and embrace your authentic power, Charoite also amplifies your intuition and facilitates connection with divine realms, making it an invaluable tool for meditation and spiritual awakening. 

The holistic properties of Charoite offer an array of benefits for the physical, emotional, spiritual, and external realms. It supports healthy blood pressure, aids in overcoming insomnia, and assists in detoxification. Emotionally, it fosters courage and alleviates stress, while spiritually it boosts intuition and facilitates spiritual advancement, connecting you to elevated consciousness. Externally, it promotes positive transformation, aids in manifesting goals, and helps overcome obstacles.

Mohs Hardness: 5 - 6

Alternate Names: None

Origin: Russia

Associated Chakra: Third Eye (6th) & Crown (7th)

Birthstone: None

Chiastolite, also known as the "Cross Stone," is a powerful grounding stone that connects to the Root and Sacral Chakras. Its unique cross-pattern markings symbolize protection, balance, and transformation. With its holistic powers, Chiastolite can aid in navigating life's changes with strength and resilience, providing support throughout transitions. This stone is highly recommended for those seeking protection, grounding, and personal transformation as it helps to improve physical well-being, boost emotional balance and resilience, and offer spiritual support and protection for inner growth. It also shields against negative energies, facilitates adaptability during life's shifts, and enhances inner strength.

Mohs Hardness: 6 - 7

Alternate Names: Cross Stone

Origin: Spain, Chile, Australia

Associated Chakra: Root (1st) & Sacral (2nd)

Jet is an organic stone with a deep black hue, formed from fossilized wood. It is well-known as the "Stone of Protection" and has been used for centuries as a potent talisman against negativity. This stone is revered for its ability to provide grounding and purifying energy, making it an excellent tool for protection, emotional healing, and spiritual guidance. By shielding against negative energy and psychic attacks, Jet offers powerful protection. At the same time, it also offers stability and a connection to the Earth through its grounding properties. This stone aids in releasing negative emotions, such as fear and anxiety, encouraging emotional clarity and healing. Additionally, Jet enhances intuition and spiritual awareness, making it highly sought after for those seeking higher consciousness and spiritual guidance. It is also known for its purification and emotional healing properties.

Mohs Hardness: 2.5 – 4

Alternate Names: Lignite

Origin: England, United States, Spain

Kambaba Jasper, also called Crocodile Jasper, is a green and black stone featuring distinct swirl patterns. It is known as the "Stone of Peace and Tranquility," prized for its ability to ground and calm. This holistic stone promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and connection with the earth's energy. Additionally, Kambaba Jasper provides a stabilizing effect and deepens one's connection to nature, making it useful in emotional healing by releasing negative emotions and promoting balance and acceptance.

Mohs Hardness: 6.5 – 7

Alternate Names: Crocodile Jasper

Origin: Madagascar, South Africa

The dark black stone Onyx, also known as the “Stone of Strength and Protection,” is highly praised for its ability to ground and shield one from negative influences. It is commonly utilized to enhance inner fortitude, self-control, and emotional durability, making it a valuable aid during difficult times. In addition to promoting emotional stability and strength, Onyx also provides holistic healing benefits by protecting against negative energy and promoting inner peace and stress relief.

Mohs Hardness: 6.5 – 7

Origin: Brazil, India, Mexico

Known as the “Stone of Prophecy,” Prehnite is associated with the Heart and Solar Plexus Chakras. Its light green color represents unconditional love, healing, and protection. This stone is believed to increase intuition, spiritual insight, and strengthen the connection with your higher self. It offers holistic benefits by promoting physical wellness through supporting kidney and bladder health, aiding in detoxification, and promoting healing. Emotionally, it encourages acceptance and reduces fear, helping to release emotional baggage. In terms of spirituality, it enhances intuition, fosters spiritual growth, and aids in connecting with higher consciousness. It also serves as a shield against negative energies, attracting harmony and promoting unconditional love.

Mohs Hardness: 6 - 6.5

Origin: South Africa, Australia, USA

Associated Chakra: Heart (4th) & Solar Plexus (3rd)

Rhodonite is a pink to red stone with black inclusions known as the "Stone of Compassion." Its highly valued for promoting emotional healing, self-love, and forgiveness. It balances the heart chakra, enhances compassion, and encourages self-acceptance. Its holistic properties facilitate deep emotional healing and forgiveness by releasing past traumas and wounds. Its compassionate and loving energy strengthens relationships and self-love, while grounding emotions and promoting stability during difficult times. It also supports heart and circulatory health, detoxification, and physical wound healing.

Mohs Hardness: 5.5 – 6.5

Alternate Names: N/A

Origin: Russia, Sweden, Australia