1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
1.3 Streak
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Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
Libra
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.355.00-5.30
1
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2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
3,2
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6662.690-3.220
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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