1 Astrology
1.1 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
Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Brown, Brownish, Black, Colorless, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
White, White, Green
White, Brownish, Brownish, White
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.406.86-7.03
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
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Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.664-1.7301.990-2.105
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.096-0.098
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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