1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green, Blue, Green
Green, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White, Greenish, White
Green
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.9 Deities
Gaia, Goddess, The All
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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
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect in three directions
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Weak; dark emerald green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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