Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
  
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
  
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
  
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Libra
  
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries
  
Planet
Venus, Mars
  
Venus, Mercury
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
Earth
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Gold
  
Energy
Projective
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Venus
  
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
  
Powers
Love, Courage
  
Money, Protection, Love, Courage
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Taurus
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Gemini
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
  
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
  
1.565-1.602
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Hexagonal
  
Birefringence
0.014-0.040
  
0.0040-0.0070
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Color grading system
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cardiovascular
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Respiratory
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Reproductive
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Digestive
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Psychology
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Healing
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Qualities Associated
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tourmaline Vs Emerald Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Emerald 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 Emerald Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Emerald, 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.Emerald, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury and Venus planet. Emerald, which is classic Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.