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
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7.18
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
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2
10
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
3.3 Dispersion
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
0.007
1
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
3.5 Refractive Index
1.664-1.730
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
3.8 Birefringence
0.024-0.030
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0.296
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