Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Color
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
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
3.13-3.753.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Colorless
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
1.623-1.7281.664-1.730
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0280.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Happiness
Creativity