Dioptase

Howlite

Facts about Dioptase and Howlite

Dioptase

Howlite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Green, Blue, Green

Blue, Colorless, White

1.3 Streak

Green

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Moon

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Earth

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Quan Yin

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.352.45-2.58

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

None

2.7 Mohs Hardness

53-3.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

0.04NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.644-1.7201.583-1.608

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.051-0.0530.019

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Dioptase Vs Howlite Specifications

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

Dioptase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Howlite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.