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Facts about Tourmaline and Dioptase


Dioptase Vs Tourmaline Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality   

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

Streak
White   
Green   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
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Planet
Venus, Mars   
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Element of Planets
Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Projective   
Not Available   

Deities
Venus   
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Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Love, Courage   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
3.25-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5   

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong   
Weak; dark emerald green   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.04   
13

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.644-1.720   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.014-0.040   
0.051-0.053   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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 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.

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