Tourmaline

Afghanite

Facts about Tourmaline and Afghanite

Tourmaline

Afghanite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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

Afghanistan, Italy

1.2 Color

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

Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Libra

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1.5 Planet

Venus, Mars

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1.6 Element of Planets

Water

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

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1.9 Deities

Venus

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

Love, Courage

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.352.55-2.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect {10 1 0}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

typically moderate to strong

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3.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Transparent, Gemstones (2009)

3.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.523

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.006

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

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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Tourmaline Vs Afghanite Specifications

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

Tourmaline is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet.Tourmaline, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink color, possesses Projective energy.Afghanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.