Origin
Sri Lanka
USA, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: USA
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Yellow, Colorless, Brown, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
Brown
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
2.97-3.143.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaMgSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.664-1.730
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Creativity