Origin
Italy
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
Blue, Green
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, pink
Streak
Blue, Green
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4-4.22.85-3.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
typically moderate to strong
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Protection