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Vaikrant-mani

Vaikrant-Mani, Tourmaline

TRADE NAME


Tourmaline

MOLECULAR FORMULA


Ca,K,Na,[])(Al,Fe,Li,Mg,Mn)3(Al,Cr, Fe,V)6; (BO3)3(Si,Al,B)6O18(OH,F)4

SYNONYMS


Baikrant, Vaikrant

ABOUT

Tourmaline is a crystal silicate mineral compounded with elements such as Aluminium, Iron, Magnesium, Sodium, Lithium, or Potassium. Tourmaline gem stones come in a wide variety of colors. The name comes from the Sinhalese word Turamali or Toramalli, which applied to different gemstones found in Sri Lanka.

SHODHAN OR AYURVEDA PURIFICATION PROCESS

SUGGESTED READING

Check wikipedia.org Entry for Vaikrant.