Corundum

Tourmaline

Facts about Corundum and Tourmaline

Corundum

Tourmaline

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

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

1.2 Color

Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray

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

1.3 Streak

White, None

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

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.052.85-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

None – parting in 3 directions

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

97-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Adamantine, Vitreous

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

typically moderate to strong

3.3 Dispersion

0.020.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.758-1.7801.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.014-0.040

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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

Corundum Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Corundum 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.