Turquoise

Tourmaline

Facts about Turquoise and Tourmaline

Turquoise

Tourmaline

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green

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

1.2 Color

Green, Blue, gray

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

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius

Libra

1.5 Planet

Venus, Neptune

Venus, Mars

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

Projective

1.9 Deities

Buddha

Venus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection, Courage, Love

Love, Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.902.85-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Waxy

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak

typically moderate to strong

3.3 Dispersion

None0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent, Opaque

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.610-1.6501.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0400.014-0.040

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

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

Turquoise Vs Tourmaline Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Turquoise Vs Tourmaline 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 Turquoise and Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Turquoise and Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.

Turquoise is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Turquoise, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, gray color, possesses Receptive energy.Tourmaline, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet. Tourmaline, which is classic Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.