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Facts about Tourmaline and Labradorite


Labradorite Vs Tourmaline Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
Aquarius   

Planet
Venus, Mars   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Not Available   

Deities
Venus   
Isis   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love, Courage   
Protection, Psychic Power   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

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.   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong   
From the Congo   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.01   
28

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.554-1.573   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.014-0.040   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

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   

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Tourmaline Vs Labradorite Specifications

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

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