Home
Gemstones


Facts about Petalite and Tourmaline


Tourmaline Vs Petalite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Russia, Burma, Australia   
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   

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

Streak
Colorless   
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
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.40   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , 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, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
typically moderate to strong   

Dispersion
0.01   
25
0.02   
22

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.502-1.523   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.012-0.016   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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   

Summary >>
<< Benefits

Petalite Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Petalite 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.

Compare Gems Found In Australia

Gems Found In Australia

Gems Found In Australia


Compare Gems Found In Australia