1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
3.25-3.352.69-2.72
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
From the Congo
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.554-1.573
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.008-0.010
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
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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