Tourmaline

Danburite

Facts about Tourmaline and Danburite

Tourmaline

Danburite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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

USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Color: colorless, light yellow, light pink, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.63 1.64, Density: 2.98 3.03, Chemical composition: Ca(B2Si2O8), Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Japan. Colorless danburites are common, with light pink or yellowish stones being more rare and expensive. Only eye clean pieces are valuable.

1.2 Color

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

Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish, Yellow

1.3 Streak

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

2.85-3.352.97-3.03

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{001} Poor

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

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.

CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Greasy

3.2 Pleochroism

typically moderate to strong

Weak: pale yellow yellow

3.3 Dispersion

0.020.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.627-1.639

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.006

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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 Danburite Specifications

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