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Diopside
Andalusite
Andalusite Vs Diopside Facts


Astrology
Origin
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   
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Color: strongly pleochroic, reddish brown, pink / yellowish green, Hardness: 7 7.5, Refractive index: 1.63 1.65, Density: 3.13 3.21, Chemical composition: Al2SiO5, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Lustre: vitreous, greasy, Origins: Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain), the andalusite stone is relatively rare, with big crystals over 10 ct. especially rare. Due to its remarkable pleochroism effect, the stone is highly valued by collectors., brown   
Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray   
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red   
Streak
White, White, Green   
White   
For which Rashi?
Not Available   
All   
Planet
Not Available   
Venus   
Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   
Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   
Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.05-3.21   
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5   
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   
Pleochroism
Not Available   
strongly trichroic   
Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.02   
23
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .   
Transparent, Translucent   
Refractive Index
1.664-1.730   
1.627-1.650   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   
Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
0.009-0.010   
Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   
Benefits
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   
Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   
Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   
Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   
Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   
Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   
Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   
Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Diopside Vs Andalusite Specifications

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

Diopside is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Andalusite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Andalusite, which is classic Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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