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
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
Violet, Black
1.3 Streak
White, White, Green
gray, White, gray, White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.664-1.730Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
3.8 Birefringence
0.024-0.030Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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