Facts about Purpurite and Tourmaline
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Venus, Mars
Element of Planets
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Water
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love, Courage
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
typically moderate to strong
Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.85-1.92
1.614-1.666
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.070
0.014-0.040
Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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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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Purpurite Vs Tourmaline Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Purpurite 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 Purpurite and Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Purpurite and Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.
Purpurite 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.