1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada, Australia
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green
Colorless, Brownish, Yellow, Green, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.735-1.738
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TransparentWalter Schumann
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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