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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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Semi Precious Gemstones

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.

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