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Facts about Spinel and Dioptase


Dioptase Vs Spinel Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia   
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality   

Color
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown   
Green, Blue, Green   

Streak
White   
Green   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio   
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Planet
Pluto   
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Element of Planets
Not Available   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Projective   
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Deities
Hephaestus   
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Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Money   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
3.25-3.35   

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

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Absent   
Weak; dark emerald green   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
0.04   
13

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Refractive Index
1.73   
1.644-1.720   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.051-0.053   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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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Spinel Vs Dioptase Specifications

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

Spinel is known to regulate the influence of Pluto planet.Spinel, that occurs commonly in Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown color, possesses Projective energy.Dioptase, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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