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Common Opal
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Common Opal Information

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

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

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

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

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Not Available

3.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.37-1.52
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Not Available

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

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

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

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

Not Available

Common 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, Common Opal Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Common Opal information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Common 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 Common Opal such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Common Opal details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
  • Color: Common colors observed are White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet.
  • Chemical Formula: SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001).