Tourmaline

Dioptase

Facts about Tourmaline and Dioptase

Tourmaline

Dioptase

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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

Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality

1.2 Color

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

Green, Blue, Green

1.3 Streak

White

Green

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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Soluble

2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.353.25-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

2.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect in three directions

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55

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.

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

typically moderate to strong

Weak; dark emerald green

3.3 Dispersion

0.020.04

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

3.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.644-1.720

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.051-0.053

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

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 Dioptase Specifications

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