Black Tourmaline has many intended uses- many believe it can clear the aura, diffuse negative energy, and focus on specific afflictions an individual may be experiencing. It is also a popular stone used to protect a space or an individual against ill intentions.
The base is made of petrified wood, which is wood that has been turned to stone over thousands of years and is believed to possess powers of balance and healing. People also believe it is a powerful stone to use to reconnect to the Earth and your physical body.