Origin
Mozambique, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Greenish
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, pink
Streak
Yellow
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
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.85-3.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
typically moderate to strong
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
2.37-2.451.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.080.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Protection