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Facts about Dioptase and Spodumene


Spodumene Vs Dioptase Facts


Astrology

Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality   
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada   

Color
Green, Blue, Green   
Green, White   

Streak
Green   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Not Available   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green   
Strong in kunzite: α-purple   

Dispersion
0.04   
13
0.02   
22

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.644-1.720   
1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.051-0.053   
0.014-0.018   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Gems   

Benefits

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 Spodumene Specifications

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

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

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