Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Color
Blue, Grey
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
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White, Green
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
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Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaMgSi2O6
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.664-1.730
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and soothes the stomach
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Creativity