Aquamarine

Tourmaline

Facts about Aquamarine and Tourmaline

Aquamarine

Tourmaline

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.

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

1.2 Color

Blue

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

1.3 Streak

Not Available

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius

Libra

1.5 Planet

Moon

Venus, Mars

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

Projective

1.9 Deities

Poseidon/Neptune

Venus

1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

Courage

Love, Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.85-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

typically moderate to strong

3.3 Dispersion

0.010.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.570-1.5921.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.0090.014-0.040

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent to translucent

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Aquamarine Vs Tourmaline Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Aquamarine and Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.

Aquamarine is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.Aquamarine, that occurs commonly in Blue color, possesses 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.