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Facts about Chrysocolla and Tourmaline


Tourmaline Vs Chrysocolla Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   

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

Streak
White, Blue, Green   
White   

For which Rashi?
Taurus   
Libra   

Planet
Venus   
Venus, Mars   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Venus   
Venus   

Not to wear with
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Powers
Love   
Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)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, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
typically moderate to strong   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.460-1.570   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.023-0.050   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

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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Chrysocolla Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Chrysocolla is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Chrysocolla, that occurs commonly in Blue, Green, Blue, Brown 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.

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