Origin
Italy
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Venus, Mars
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.85-3.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
typically moderate to strong
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Protection