Quartz

Tourmaline

Facts about Quartz and Tourmaline

Quartz

Tourmaline

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil

Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan

1.2 Color

Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow

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

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius

Libra

1.5 Planet

Venus, Moon

Venus, Mars

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth, Water

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

Projective

1.9 Deities

Nerthus

Venus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Healing, Protection

Love, Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.85-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

77-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

3.2 Pleochroism

None

typically moderate to strong

3.3 Dispersion

0.010.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.544-1.5531.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0090.014-0.040

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Opaque

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Quartz Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Quartz is known to regulate the influence of Moon and Venus planet.Quartz, that occurs commonly in Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow color, possesses 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.