Tortoiseshell Information

Tortoiseshell

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Brown, Red, Green, Blue, Violet

1.3 Streak

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1.4 For which Rashi?

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1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

1.25-1.35

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1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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2.6 Cleavage

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2.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

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3.2 Pleochroism

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3.3 Dispersion

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Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

3.5 Refractive Index

1.540-1.560

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1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

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3.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Blue Gemstones

Watermelon Tourmaline

Tortoiseshell Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Tortoiseshell Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Tortoiseshell information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Tortoiseshell is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Tortoiseshell such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Tortoiseshell details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are Brown, Red, Green, Blue, Violet.

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