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
Color
Blue
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Libra
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
Projective
Deities
Poseidon/Neptune
Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
Courage
Love, Courage
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Pleochroism
Not Available
typically moderate to strong
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.570-1.592
1.614-1.666
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.009
0.014-0.040
Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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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.