Astrology
Origin
Mexico
USA, Brazyl, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Color: green, yellow-green, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 5.5 6, Refractive index: 1.66 1.71, Density: 3.25 3.55, Chemical composition: CaMg(Si2O6), Crystal structure: monoclinic, Origins: USA, Brazyl, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
Streak
Greenish, Blue, Green
White, White, 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
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
5.05
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
Dispersion
0.07
6
0.02
22
Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
2.05
1.664-1.730
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.010
0.024-0.030
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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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