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Tourmaline Information

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1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
1.3 Streak
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Libra
1.5 Planet
Venus, Mars
1.6 Element of Planets
Water
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Projective
1.9 Deities
Venus
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
3.3 Dispersion
Albite
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Fluorite
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3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.040
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available

Tourmaline 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, Tourmaline Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Tourmaline information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Tourmaline details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Afghanistan, Brazil, Burma, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA and Zambia.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink.
  • Chemical Formula: Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details..
  • Powers: Courage and Love.

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