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Facts about Diopside and Staurolite


Staurolite 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   
Switzerland   

Color
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray   
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish   

Streak
White, White, Green   
White, gray   

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   
3.7-3.8   

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

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .   
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.664-1.730   
1.736-1.762   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
0.009-0.015   

Clarity
Transparent   
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   

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 Staurolite Specifications

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

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

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