Tourmaline Information

Tourmaline

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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

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

2 10

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

0.02

Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.040

0 0.296

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

Semi Precious

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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