Origin
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Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, pink
Streak
Blue, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Venus, Mars
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.85-3.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
typically moderate to strong
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.501.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Protection