Origin
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Brazil
Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Blue
Streak
White, Green
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Strong dichroism: blue to colourless\
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.664-1.7301.560-1.604
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.003-0.010
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Healing
Communication
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Communication