Tourmaline

Purpurite

Facts about Tourmaline and Purpurite

Tourmaline

Purpurite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink

Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish

1.3 Streak

White

Red

1.4 For which Rashi?

Libra

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1.5 Planet

Venus, Mars

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1.6 Element of Planets

Water

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

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1.9 Deities

Venus

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

Love, Courage

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.353.2-3.4

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

[100] [001] perfect

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-4.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

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3.2 Pleochroism

typically moderate to strong

StrongArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.85-1.92

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.070

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentWalter Schumann

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Tourmaline Vs Purpurite Specifications

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