1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
The origin of celestine is chiefly sedimentary. It occurs as cavity or, fissure fillings, Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Neptune
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
3.25-3.353.90-4.00
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2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
Weakly trichroiC
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Gems
3.5 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.619-1.635
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.004-0.012
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Gems
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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