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Diopside
Citrine
Citrine 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   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   
Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray   
Yellow   
Streak
White, White, Green   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio   
Planet
Not Available   
Sun, Jupiter   
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   
Deities
Not Available   
Persephone, Mercury   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Psychic Power   
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   
2.65   
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Indiscernible   
Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
SiO2   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
Not Available   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   
Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.01   
27
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .   
Transparent   
Refractive Index
1.664-1.730   
1.544-1.553   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   
Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
0.009   
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   
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Diopside Vs Citrine Specifications

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

Diopside is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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