Astrophyllite

Tourmaline

Facts about Astrophyllite and Tourmaline

Astrophyllite

Tourmaline

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

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

1.2 Color

Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow

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

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Libra

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Venus, Mars

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

Projective

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Venus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

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

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2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.85-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow

typically moderate to strong

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.014-0.040

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

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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Astrophyllite Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. 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.