Astrology
Origin
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Not Available, Origins: USA
Canada
Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Brown, Reddish, Black, Brownish
Streak
White, Green
Brown
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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.77-3.93
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Not Available
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Dispersion
0.02
22
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.664-1.730
1.94-1.98
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.024-0.030
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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