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Facts about Turquoise and Dioptase


Dioptase Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality   

Color
Green, Blue, gray   
Green, Blue, Green   

Streak
White   
Green   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Buddha   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.25-3.35   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Weak; dark emerald green   

Dispersion
None   
0.04   
13

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
1.644-1.720   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.040   
0.051-0.053   

Clarity
Translucent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Turquoise Vs Dioptase Specifications

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

Turquoise is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Turquoise, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, gray color, possesses Receptive energy.Dioptase, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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