Origin
Canada, Russia
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Green, Blue, Green
Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
Green
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Perfect in three directions
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Weak; dark emerald green
Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.678-1.758
1.644-1.720
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.050
0.051-0.053
Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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Astrophyllite Vs Dioptase Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Astrophyllite Vs Dioptase specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Astrophyllite and Dioptase Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Astrophyllite and Dioptase, before you finalize to buy one.
Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Dioptase, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.