Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Color
Grey, Green
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.683.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
8-8.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
1.719-1.7391.664-1.730
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Creativity