Origin
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
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
3.22-3.403.08-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
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Refractive Index
1.664-1.7301.650-1.677
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.019-0.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Healing
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Communication