1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, rose
Green, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo
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1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
Mary Magdalene
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Perfect in three directions
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak; dark emerald green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.051-0.053
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
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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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