Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Color
Green, Grey, White
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
White
White, Green
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.023.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaMgSi2O6
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.664-1.730
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Creativity