Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
  
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
  
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
  
Red, pink, Red
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Libra
  
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
  
Planet
Venus, Mars
  
Mars
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Finger
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
  
Energy
Projective
  
Projective
  
Deities
Venus
  
Buddha, Krishna
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
  
Powers
Love, Courage
  
Wealth, Joy
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Pisces
  
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
  
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
  
Strong: purplish-red
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
  
1.762-1.778
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
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Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.014-0.040
  
0.008
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Transparent
  
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 Ruby Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Ruby 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 Ruby Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Ruby, 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.Ruby, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Ruby, which is classic Red, pink, Red colored gem, possesses Projective energy.