Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Libra
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Venus, Mars
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
Projective
Receptive
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus
Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
Prosperity
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Indistinct
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
AbsentWalter Schumann
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.600-1.688
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.040
0.020-0.027
Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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 Jade Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Jade 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 Jade Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Jade, before you finalize to buy one.
Tourmaline is known to regulate the influence of Venus and Mars planet.Tourmaline, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink color, possesses Projective energy.Jade, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus and Neptune planet. Jade, which is classic Green, Brown, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.
