1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Color: violet, purple-violet, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, USA, East Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia
1.4 Color
Green, Blue, Green
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink
1.5 Streak
1.7 For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
1.9 Planet
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1.11 Element of Planets
1.13 Energy
1.14 How to Wear?
1.14.1 Finger
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1.14.3 Ring Metal
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2.1 Deities
1.2 Not to wear with
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1.4 Powers
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Love, Courage
1.6 Birthstone
1.6.1 Planetary
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1.10.1 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.4 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in common solvents
2.5 Durability
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2.8 Specific Gravity
3.8 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
3.9 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Indiscernible
3.10 Mohs Hardness
4.4 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
5 Optical Properties
5.1 Luster
5.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
None
5.3 Dispersion
6.6 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
6.7 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.544-1.553
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3.25
6.13 Optic Character
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6.14 Crystal System
6.15 Birefringence
7.5 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
8 Benefits
8.1 Physical
8.1.1 Neurological
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8.1.2 Cardiovascular
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8.1.3 Respiratory
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8.1.4 Reproductive
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8.1.5 Digestive
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8.2 Psychology
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8.3 Healing
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8.4 Qualities Associated
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