Diopside Information

Diopside

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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

Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray

1.3 Streak

White, White, Green

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.40

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

2.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

Albite

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0.02

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Fluorite

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0.044 (Anglesite)

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3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .

3.5 Refractive Index

1.664-1.730

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.024-0.030

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Yellow Gemstones

Dravite

Elbaite

Enstatite

Eosphorite

Ettringite

Fayalite

Diopside Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Diopside Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Diopside information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Diopside is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Diopside such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Diopside details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Austria, Austria, Brazyl, Brazyl, Burma, Chemical composition: CaMg(Si2O6), Color: green, Crystal structure: monoclinic, Density: 3.25 3.55, Hardness: 5.5 6, Italy, Italy, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Origins: USA, Pakistan, Pakistan, Refractive index: 1.66 1.71, Russia, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tanzania, USA and yellow-green.
Color: Common colors observed are Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray.
Chemical Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆.