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Facts about Tourmaline and Apophyllite

Tourmaline
Apophyllite
Apophyllite Vs Tourmaline Facts


Astrology
Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   
India, Canada, Brazil   
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow, pink, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet   
Streak
White   
White   
For which Rashi?
Libra   
Not Available   
Planet
Venus, Mars   
Not Available   
Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Projective   
Not Available   
Deities
Venus   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Love, Courage   
Not Available   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   
Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
2.30-2.50   
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect on (001)   
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4.5-5   
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong   
Dichroic (colorless)   
Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.530-1.543   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Uniaxial/-   
Crystal System
Trigonal   
tetragonal   
Birefringence
0.014-0.040   
0.000-0.003   
Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   
Benefits
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   
Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   
Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   
Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   
Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   
Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Tourmaline Vs Apophyllite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Apophyllite, 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.Apophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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