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Facts about Diopside and Cuprite


Cuprite 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   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray   
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black   

Streak
White, White, Green   
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red   

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   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
5.85-6.15   

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

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
visible   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

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

Refractive Index
1.664-1.730   
2.849   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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   
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Healing
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Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Diopside Vs Cuprite Specifications

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

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

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