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Facts about Tourmaline and Sunstone


Sunstone Vs Tourmaline Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway   

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
Leo   

Planet
Venus, Mars   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Venus   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love, Courage   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong   
Weak or absentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.53-1.55   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.014-0.040   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to translucent   

Benefits

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 Sunstone Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Sunstone 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 Sunstone Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Sunstone, 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.Sunstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Sunstone, which is classic Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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