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Facts about Diopside and Apophyllite


Apophyllite 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   
India, Canada, Brazil   

Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray   
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow, pink, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet   

Streak
White, White, Green   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

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   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Dichroic (colorless)   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.664-1.730   
1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Uniaxial/-   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
0.000-0.003   

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 Apophyllite Specifications

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

Diopside is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Apophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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