Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
Color
Green, Blue, Green
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Green
Not Available
For which Rashi?
Not Available
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
Planet
Not Available
Saturn
Element of Planets
Not Available
Water
Finger
Not Available
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Ring Metal
Not Available
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Energy
Not Available
Receptive
Deities
Not Available
Apollo
Not to wear with
Not Available
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Powers
Not Available
Psychic Power, Prosperity
Planetary
Not Available
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Talisman
Not Available
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Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35
3.95-4.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
None, but may exhibit parting
Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
Strong
Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.644-1.720
1.762-1.788
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.051-0.053
0.008-0.009
Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Neurological
Not Available
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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 Sapphire Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Dioptase Vs Sapphire 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 Sapphire Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Dioptase and Sapphire, before you finalize to buy one.
Dioptase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sapphire, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Sapphire, which is classic Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.