1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
USA, Brazyl, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Color: green, yellow-green, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 5.5 6, Refractive index: 1.66 1.71, Density: 3.25 3.55, Chemical composition: CaMg(Si2O6), Crystal structure: monoclinic, Origins: USA, Brazyl, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Green, Green, White, Blue
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
White
White, White, Green
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
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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
2.55-2.573.22-3.40
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct/good on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
3.5 Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.664-1.730
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.024-0.030
0
0.296
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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