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Facts about Diopside and Turquoise


Turquoise 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   
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   

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

Streak
White, White, Green   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Courage, Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.664-1.730   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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 Turquoise Specifications

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

Diopside is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Turquoise, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Turquoise, which is classic Green, Blue, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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