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Facts about Pietersite and Tourmaline


Tourmaline Vs Pietersite Facts


Astrology

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

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

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo   
Libra   

Planet
Sun, Mars   
Venus, Mars   

Element of Planets
Air   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Freyja   
Venus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
typically moderate to strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.54-1.56   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

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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Pietersite Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Pietersite is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Sun planet.Pietersite, that occurs commonly in Blue, Blue, Red color, possesses Projective and Receptive 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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