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Facts about Tourmaline and Chrysoberyl


Chrysoberyl Vs Tourmaline Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: blue, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 8.5, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O3, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma. Bluish stones are most valuable. Prices for chrysoberyls grow rapidly with weight, and clean stones bigger than 15 cts are rare and therefore an excellent investment.   

Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus, Mars   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Earth, Water   

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   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   
BeAl 2 O 4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong   
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.02   
24

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.746-1.763   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.014-0.040   
0.007-0.013   

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   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Tourmaline Vs Chrysoberyl Specifications

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

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