Facts about Tourmaline and Taaffeite
Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Colorless
For which Rashi?
Libra
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Planet
Venus, Mars
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Element of Planets
Water
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
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Deities
Venus
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Powers
Love, Courage
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.60-3.61
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
Weak
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.70-1.73
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.040
0.055
Clarity
Transparent
Color grading system
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 Taaffeite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tourmaline Vs Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tourmaline and Taaffeite, 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.Taaffeite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.