Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
Red, Brown, rose
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo
Libra
Element of Planets
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Water
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
Projective
Deities
Mary Magdalene
Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
Love, Courage
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Pleochroism
Weak
typically moderate to strong
Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.60
1.614-1.666
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.208-0.220
0.014-0.040
Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
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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Rhodochrosite Vs Tourmaline Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite and Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Rhodochrosite and Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.
Rhodochrosite is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Rhodochrosite, that occurs commonly in Red, Brown, rose color, possesses Projective 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.