Physical Properties of Dioptase Stone / Crystal |
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Chemical Formula: | Cu6Si6O18 ยท6H2O |
Chemical Composition: | Hydrous copper silicate |
Crystal System: | Hexagonal |
Lustre: | Vitreous to adamantine |
Transparency: | Transparent to nearly opaque |
Colour: | Deep emerald green, dark green, bluish-green |
Streak: | Green |
Hardness: | 5 on Mohs Scale |
Tenacity: | Brittle |
Cleavage: | 1,3 |
Fracture: | Uneven |
Density: | 3.28 - 3.35 |
Refractive Index: | 1.644 to 1.720 |
This is a very rare mineral that is found in dry or desert like areas. It is usually bluish green in colour and are transparent and translucent. Some of the varieties are very deep coloured which gives them a cloudy look. They are considered to be a very powerful stone that helps to awaken the higher heart chakra. It helps to open up your heart and also encourages love and compassion and also helps you to heal your emotional wounds. It will give you the courage to forgive and forget so that you can move on with life. It will help you release all your negative emotions and tensions.
Besides providing you with emotional healing, this stone can also help you physically. It is useful in providing you with proper care and treatment of the cardiovascular disorders. It helps in the detoxification of blood and treatment of blood disorders. It is also of particular help in treating disorders of the central nervous system and also helps you to strengthen your physical heart. It is helpful in treating headaches and migraines, lung disorders, respiratory problems, in fortifying female reproductive system and easing premenstrual syndrome. It also helps to strengthen your bones and teeth.
This is a very special stone which has many uses. Besides providing your with emotional healing it can also be used in the treatment of many diseases related to different parts of your body like stomach, ulcer, respiratory system, reproductive system etc.
Dioptase gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, DR Congo, France, Germany, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, Republic of Congo, Romania, South Africa, UK, USA, Zimbabwe