1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green
Greenish
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
3.25-3.352.20-2.80
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.539-1.596
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.046-0.050
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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