1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Switzerland
USA, Brazyl, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Color: green, yellow-green, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 5.5 6, Refractive index: 1.66 1.71, Density: 3.25 3.55, Chemical composition: CaMg(Si2O6), Crystal structure: monoclinic, Origins: USA, Brazyl, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
White, gray
White, White, Green
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Distinct/good on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
3.5 Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.664-1.730
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.024-0.030
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Transparent
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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