Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Green, Blue, Green
  
Blue, Colorless, White
  
Streak
Green
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Moon
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Earth
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Quan Yin
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
  
2.45-2.58
  
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
  
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
3-3.5
  
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
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
  
NilArthur Thomas
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.644-1.720
  
1.583-1.608
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
0.051-0.053
  
0.019
  
Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
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
  
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.