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Facts about Diopside and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite 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   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
White, White, Green   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
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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   
3.2-3.4   

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

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

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

Refractive Index
1.664-1.730   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
0.050   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

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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Not Available   

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Diopside Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

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

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