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Facts about Forsterite and Tourmaline


Tourmaline Vs Forsterite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   

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

Streak
White   
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
3.23-3.26   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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
colorless.   
typically moderate to strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.635-1.671   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.033-0.042   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Forsterite Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Forsterite 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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