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Tourmaline Facts



Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan

Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, pink

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
Libra

Planet
Venus, Mars

Element of Planets
Water

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
Venus

Not to wear with
-

Powers
Love, Courage

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous

Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong

Dispersion
0.02 54

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Trigonal

Birefringence
0.014-0.040

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
-

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
-

Digestive
Supports digestive health

Psychology
Protection

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Protection

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Tourmaline Effects

Tourmalines are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Tourmaline is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Tourmaline effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Tourmaline Benefits can be reaped, when Tourmaline stone is worn daily by a Libra individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Venus and Mars's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Tourmaline Specifications

Tourmaline Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Tourmaline, we provide you with a few prominent Tourmaline facts.

The gem is commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA and Afghanistan.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Tourmaline. It is mainly composed of Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Libra.

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