Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Green, Blue, Green
  
Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow
  
Streak
Green
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
  
1.58-1.60
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
  
{011} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
  
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.644-1.720
  
1.509-1.541
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
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Crystal System
Trigonal
  
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Birefringence
0.051-0.053
  
0.030
  
Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Dioptase Vs Mellite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Dioptase Vs Mellite 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 Mellite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Dioptase and Mellite, before you finalize to buy one.
Dioptase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Mellite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.