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Howlite Vs Black Opal


Astrology

Origin
Australia  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet  
Blue, Colorless, White  

Streak
-  
White  

For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo  

Planet
-  
-  

Element of Planets
-  
Earth  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
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Quan Yin  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
-  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
2.45-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.370-1.470  
1.583-1.608  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
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monoclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.019  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus  
Aids in mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
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Good  

Reproductive
-  
-  

Digestive
-  
-  

Psychology
Transformation  
Calming  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Mystery  
Calming  

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