1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
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1.3 Color
Colorless, Blue
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
1.5 Streak
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1.7 For which Rashi?
1.9 Planet
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Venus, Mars
1.11 Element of Planets
1.13 Energy
1.14 How to Wear?
1.14.1 Finger
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1.15.1 Ring Metal
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1.17 Deities
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Venus, Mars
1.19 Not to wear with
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1.21 Powers
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Love, Courage
1.22 Birthstone
1.22.1 Planetary
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2.0.3 Talisman
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3 Physical Properties
3.1 Tenacity
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3.3 Solubility
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3.5 Durability
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3.6 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.402.85-3.35
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3.7 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
3.8 Cleavage
3.9 Mohs Hardness
3.13 Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
4 Optical Properties
4.1 Luster
4.2 Pleochroism
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4.3 Dispersion
5.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
5.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.614-1.666
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5.8 Optic Character
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5.10 Crystal System
5.12 Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.014-0.040
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0.296
5.14 Clarity
6 Benefits
6.1 Physical
6.1.1 Neurological
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6.1.2 Cardiovascular
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6.1.3 Respiratory
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6.1.4 Reproductive
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6.1.5 Digestive
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6.2 Psychology
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6.3 Healing
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6.4 Qualities Associated
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