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Facts about Tourmaline and Ekanite


Ekanite Vs Tourmaline Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   
Canada, Southern and central Africa   

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

Streak
White   
White   

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   
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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
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.593-1.596   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422   

Birefringence
0.014-0.040   
0.001   

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 Ekanite Specifications

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

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