Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Australia, India
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
For which Rashi?
Libra
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius
Element of Planets
Water
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
Projective
Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
Healing, Protection
Planetary
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Scorpio
Talisman
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Taurus
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.55-4.33
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
None
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.730-1.895
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.040
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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 Garnet Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Garnet 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 Garnet Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Garnet, 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.Garnet, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Garnet, which is classic Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.