Facts about Tourmaline and Andradite Garnet
Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
  
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Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
  
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
  
Streak
White
  
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For which Rashi?
Libra
  
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Planet
Venus, Mars
  
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Element of Planets
Water
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
  
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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
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
Indistinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Adamantine
  
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
  
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
  
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
  
1.888-1.889
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Isometric
  
Birefringence
0.014-0.040
  
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Clarity
Transparent
  
Transparent to opaque
  
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 Andradite Garnet Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Andradite Garnet, 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.Andradite Garnet, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.