1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
Green
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Brittle
2.2 Solubility
Soluble
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
3.3 Dispersion
0.04
Rank: 13 (Overall) ▶
0.007
1
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available