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Tourmaline
Tourmaline




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Tourmaline Information

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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
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

7-7.5
2 10
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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
Rank: 54 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Trigonal

Birefringence

0.014-0.040
0 0.296
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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

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