{"product_id":"tourmaliated-quartz-freeform","title":"Tourmaliated Quartz Freeform","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking large freeform of Tourmalated Quartz, combining clear to milky Quartz with dramatic natural inclusions of Black Tourmaline. Each dark needle, strand and formation has developed naturally within the Quartz, creating a completely unique pattern through the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts impressive size makes this a beautiful statement piece for an altar, crystal collection, meditation space or home display. The contrast between luminous Quartz and deep Black Tourmaline gives Tourmalated Quartz a distinctive appearance that showcases two very different minerals growing together within one specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTourmalated Quartz is Quartz that contains naturally occurring inclusions of Tourmaline, most commonly the black Tourmaline variety known as Schorl. Quartz is composed primarily of silicon dioxide and forms within the trigonal crystal system, while Tourmaline belongs to a complex group of borosilicate minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese specimens can form when Quartz and Tourmaline crystallise within the same mineral-rich geological environment. As the Quartz grows, existing or simultaneously forming Tourmaline crystals can become enclosed within it, creating the characteristic dark needles and rods visible throughout the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eQuartz has a Mohs hardness of approximately 7, while Black Tourmaline generally measures around 7–7.5, making Tourmalated Quartz relatively durable, although natural internal fractures and inclusions can still make individual specimens vulnerable to knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual \u0026amp; Magical Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin modern crystal and magical practice, Tourmalated Quartz is particularly associated with protection, grounding, cleansing and energetic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tourmaline is traditionally used as a protective and grounding stone, while Quartz is commonly associated with amplification, clarity and the direction of intention. Together, they are often used in protective workings where the practitioner wishes to remain grounded while maintaining clear spiritual awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTourmalated Quartz can be incorporated into protective altars, cleansing rituals, meditation, energetic boundary work and crystal grids. Its combination of light and dark minerals also makes it symbolically suited to shadow work, balance and recognising opposing aspects of the self without allowing either to overwhelm the other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may also be used as a focal stone when creating protected sacred space, particularly during divination, spirit work or other practices where grounding and clear boundaries are considered important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrespondences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Earth \u0026amp; Air\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar Sign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capricorn, Libra \u0026amp; Scorpio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Root \u0026amp; Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saturn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength \/ Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is a natural crystal, variations, inclusions, fractures and surface characteristics are part of its individual geological formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Self","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56140729123138,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/0856\/5314\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_55bd7f5d-2bfd-4283-896a-cf89679ad260.jpg?v=1788996067","url":"https:\/\/hiddenselfcrystals.co.uk\/products\/tourmaliated-quartz-freeform","provider":"Hidden Self","version":"1.0","type":"link"}