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Facts about Augite and Dioptase


Dioptase Vs Augite Facts


Astrology

Origin
USA, Mexico   
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality   

Color
Green, Brown, Greenish, Brown, Green, Green, Black   
Green, Blue, Green   

Streak
Greenish, gray, Greenish, gray   
Green   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  

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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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56   
3.25-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Pale green   
Weak; dark emerald green   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.04   
13

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Refractive Index
1.671-1.774   
1.644-1.720   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.051-0.053   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

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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Augite Vs Dioptase Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Augite 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 Augite and Dioptase Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Augite and Dioptase, before you finalize to buy one.

Augite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Dioptase, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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