1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
1.2 Color
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus
Libra
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
Endurance, Meditation, Love
Venus
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.652.85-3.35
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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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
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
typically moderate to strong
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.741.614-1.666
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.014-0.040
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Color grading system
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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