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Facts about Zircon and Tourmaline


Tourmaline Vs Zircon Facts


Astrology

Origin
Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia   
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo   
Libra   

Planet
Jupiter   
Venus, Mars   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Apollo   
Venus   

Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection   
Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
typically moderate to strong   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
0.02   
22

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.810-2.024   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.047-0.055   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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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Zircon Vs Tourmaline Specifications

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

Zircon is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet.Zircon, that occurs commonly in Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Yellow, Red, Brown, Green, Blue, Reddish, gray color, possesses Projective 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.

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