Origin
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Brazil
Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Yellow, pink
Streak
White, Green
White
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
3.22-3.403.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-65
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.664-1.7301.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.029-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Healing
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Heart Healing