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Facts about Augite and Tourmaline


Tourmaline Vs Augite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Green, Brown, Greenish, Brown, Green, Green, Black   
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
Greenish, gray, Greenish, gray   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Libra   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus, Mars   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Venus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony 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.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Pale green   
typically moderate to strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.671-1.774   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Augite Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Augite 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.

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