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Facts about Tourmaline and Hypersthene


Hypersthene Vs Tourmaline Facts


Astrology

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

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

Streak
White   
Greenish, 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
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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
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
3.45-3.55   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong   
Green stones strong: (dark) bluish-green brownish-red (yellowish)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.673-1.731   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.014-0.040   
0.016   

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 Hypersthene Specifications

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

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