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Facts about Prehnite and Dioptase


Dioptase Vs Prehnite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France   
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality   

Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White   
Green, Blue, Green   

Streak
Colorless   
Green   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
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Planet
Venus   
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Element of Planets
Earth   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Freya   
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Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
3.25-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on [001]   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Weak; dark emerald green   

Dispersion
None   
0.04   
13

Transparency
Translucent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Refractive Index
1.611-1.673   
1.644-1.720   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.021-0.033   
0.051-0.053   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
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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Prehnite Vs Dioptase Specifications

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

Prehnite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Prehnite, that occurs commonly in Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White color, possesses Receptive energy.Dioptase, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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