1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Kenya, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
Venus, Mars
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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
Venus, Mars
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Love, Courage
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.353.55-3.70
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.710-1.735
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.012-0.033
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3.9 Clarity
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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