Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
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Color
Blue, Green, Black
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Libra
Planet
Jupiter
Venus, Mars
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Venus, Mars
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
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
3.04-3.172.85-3.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
3,2
Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Vitality