Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Color
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.863.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
CaMgSi2O6
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
1.591.664-1.730
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0100.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Healing
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Creativity