Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
  
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Color: strongly pleochroic, reddish brown, pink / yellowish green, Hardness: 7 7.5, Refractive index: 1.63 1.65, Density: 3.13 3.21, Chemical composition: Al2SiO5, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Lustre: vitreous, greasy, Origins: Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain), the andalusite stone is relatively rare, with big crystals over 10 ct. especially rare. Due to its remarkable pleochroism effect, the stone is highly valued by collectors., brown
  
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
  
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Libra
  
All
  
Planet
Venus, Mars
  
Venus
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
  
Projective, Receptive
  
Deities
Venus
  
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
  
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Birthstone
  
  
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
2.85-3.35
  
3.05-3.21
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
  
strongly trichroic
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
  
Transparent, Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
  
1.627-1.650
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.014-0.040
  
0.009-0.010
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Transparent
  
Physical
  
  
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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Tourmaline Vs Andalusite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Andalusite 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 Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Andalusite, 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.Andalusite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Andalusite, which is classic Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.