1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.352.00-2.45
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.460-1.570
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.023-0.050
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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