Facts about Alexandrite and Tourmaline

Alexandrite

Tourmaline

Astrology

Origin

Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma

Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan

Color

Green

Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink

Streak

Not Available

White

For which Rashi?

Scorpio

Libra

Planet

Venus

Venus, Mars

Element of Planets

Earth

Water

How to Wear?

Finger

Not Available

Ring Metal

Not Available

Energy

Projective, Receptive

Projective

Deities

Not Available

Venus

Not to wear with

Not Available

Powers

Love

Love, Courage

Birthstone

Planetary

Not Available

Talisman

Not Available

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Not Available

Solubility

Not Available

Durability

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81

2.85-3.35

Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

8.5

7-7.5

Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous

Pleochroism

Not Available

typically moderate to strong

Dispersion

Not Available

0.02

Transparency

Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.739-1.770

1.614-1.666

Optic Character

Biaxial/+

Not Available

Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Trigonal

Birefringence

0.007-0.010

0.014-0.040

Clarity

Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Not Available

Cardiovascular

Not Available

Respiratory

Not Available

Reproductive

Not Available

Digestive

Not Available

Psychology

Not Available

Healing

Not Available

Qualities Associated

Not Available

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Alexandrite Vs Tourmaline Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Alexandrite Vs Tourmaline specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Alexandrite and Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Alexandrite and Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.

Alexandrite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Alexandrite, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.Tourmaline, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet. Tourmaline, which is classic Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.