Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, pink
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Libra
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Planet
Venus, Mars
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.353.79-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
Indistinct
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54
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.
FeAs
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.014-0.040-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Protection
-
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Emotional Healing