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Facts about Tourmaline and Citrine


Citrine Vs Tourmaline Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   

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

Streak
White   
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For which Rashi?
Libra   
Scorpio   

Planet
Venus, Mars   
Sun, Jupiter   

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   

Deities
Venus   
Persephone, Mercury   

Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage   
Protection, Psychic Power   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.014-0.040   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

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 Citrine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Citrine 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 Citrine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Citrine, 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.Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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