Origin
Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Austria
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Color
Green, Brown, Colorless, Greenish, gray, Yellow, White
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
White
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30-3.503.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6361.664-1.730
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0220.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace
Creativity