1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
India
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
1.2 Color
Blue, Greenish, Greenish, Blue
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
Blue, White
White, White, Green
1.4 For which Rashi?
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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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.333.22-3.40
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2.7 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
2.8 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Distinct/good on {110}
2.9 Mohs Hardness
2.13 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CaMgSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
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3.3 Dispersion
3.5 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
3.6 Refractive Index
3.7 Optic Character
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3.8 Crystal System
3.9 Birefringence
3.10 Clarity
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Transparent
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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