1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
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
3.25-3.352.80-2.95
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Distinct on [001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.611-1.673
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.021-0.033
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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