Origin
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White, Green
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.664-1.7301.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Healing
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Psychic Abilities