Crystal
Dravite
Dravita-mani
Brown Tourmaline — Trigonal, Mohs 7.5
Essence
Brown magnesium tourmaline for steady earth-grounding. It works through the Root chakra (Muladhara), the seat of physical safety, material groundedness, and the body's relationship with earth. Under Saturn (Shani)'s influence, practical earth-grounding. Reach for it when navigating grounding, balance.
Anchors
Sourcing
Australian (Dravograd, Slovenia) historic; brown to dark brown magnesium tourmaline.
Classical lineage
Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.
Ritual of care
This stone is water-sensitive — wiping preserves its structural integrity and surface quality
Saturday is Shani's day — Saturn's discipline and endurance are most focused
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