1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
Venus, Mars
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1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Love, Courage
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
typically moderate to strong
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent, Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.918-1.936
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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