Origin
Italy
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
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
3.355-3.4333.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaMgSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
In thick sections
-
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.664-1.730
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
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity