Boulder Opal Information

Boulder Opal

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Australia

1.2 Color

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

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

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1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.25

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

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3.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

None

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.370-1.470

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

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3.8 Birefringence

Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Boulder Opal Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Boulder Opal Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Boulder Opal information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Boulder Opal is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Boulder Opal such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Boulder Opal details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia.
Color: Common colors observed are White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet.
Chemical Formula: SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C..

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