Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Libra
Libra
Planet
Venus
Venus, Mars
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Psychic Power, Love
Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.902.85-3.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
typically moderate to strong
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.573-1.6001.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0090.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Unconditional Love
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Unconditional Love
Protection