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Facts about Garnet and Tourmaline


Tourmaline Vs Garnet Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, India   
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   

Color
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius   
Libra   

Planet
Mars   
Venus, Mars   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Persephone   
Venus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Scorpio   
Not Available   

Talisman
Taurus   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
typically moderate to strong   

Dispersion
0.02   
16
0.02   
22

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.730-1.895   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
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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Garnet Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Garnet is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Garnet, that occurs commonly in Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink color, possesses Projective 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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