Facts about Dioptase and Tourmaline
Astrology
Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
Green, Blue, Green
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Green
White
For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Venus, Mars
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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Projective
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
typically moderate to strong
Dispersion
0.04
13
0.02
22
Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.644-1.720
1.614-1.666
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.051-0.053
0.014-0.040
Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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Dioptase Vs Tourmaline Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Dioptase and Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.
Dioptase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Tourmaline, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus and Mars planet. Tourmaline, which is classic Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.
