Rough Black Tourmaline SpecimensBlack Tourmaline Properties & Meaning Black Tourmaline is also known as the ultimate protection stone because it creates a protective shield around the person. It brings protection on all levels: physical, mental, energetic, and emotional. It has the capacity to absorb and remove negative energy. It can also repel negative energy back to the source. This highly protective crystal is very useful in negative environments or in difficult chapters in our