Tourmaline

Quartz

Facts about Tourmaline and Quartz

Tourmaline

Quartz

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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

Brazil

1.2 Color

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

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

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Libra

Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius

1.5 Planet

Venus, Mars

Venus, Moon

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

Earth, Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Venus

Nerthus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Love, Courage

Healing, Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.352.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

2.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{0110} Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

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.

SiO₂

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

typically moderate to strong

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.020.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.544-1.553

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.009

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

Opaque

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Tourmaline Vs Quartz Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Quartz 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 Quartz Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Quartz, 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.Quartz, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon and Venus planet. Quartz, which is classic Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.