Home
Gemstones



Elbaite Vs Chrome Tourmaline


Astrology

Origin
-  
Italy, Canada  

Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet  
Blue, Red, Yellow, Colorless, Green, White  

Streak
-  
White  

For which Rashi?
Libra  
-  

Planet
Venus, Mars  
-  

Element of Planets
Earth  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
Venus, Mars  
-  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
Love, Courage  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,2  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Pale green  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666  
1.614-1.666  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.014-0.040  
0.014-0.032  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
-  
-  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
-  

Reproductive
-  
-  

Digestive
-  
-  

Psychology
Balance  
Emotional healing  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Vitality  
Emotional Healing  

Astrology >>
<< All

Compare Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones