Dioptase

Smithsonite

Facts about Dioptase and Smithsonite

Dioptase

Smithsonite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality

USA, Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Green, Blue, Green

Brown, Green, White, gray, Blue, Yellow

1.3 Streak

Green

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.354.00-4.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

Perfect on [1011]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

55-5.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green

AbsentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

0.040.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.644-1.7201.620-1.850

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.051-0.0530.223-0.227

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Dioptase Vs Smithsonite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Dioptase Vs Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Dioptase and Smithsonite, before you finalize to buy one.

Dioptase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Smithsonite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.