Tourmaline

Caledonite

Facts about Tourmaline and Caledonite

Tourmaline

Caledonite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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

USA

1.2 Color

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

Blue, Green, Blue, Green, Green

1.3 Streak

White

Blue, Greenish, 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

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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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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Brittle

2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.355.6-5.76

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3

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.

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

typically moderate to strong

Weak

3.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.818-1.909

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.091

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 Caledonite Specifications

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