Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
Color
Colorless, Yellow, White, Colorless, White
Green, Blue, Green
Streak
White
Green
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.77
3.25-3.35
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Perfect in three directions
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak; dark emerald green
Dispersion
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0.04
13
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.470-1.491
1.644-1.720
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.021
0.051-0.053
Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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