1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Red
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Libra
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Ring Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
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1.11 Powers
Wealth, Joy
Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.85-3.35
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
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, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
typically moderate to strong
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.614-1.666
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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