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Common Opal Information



Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa

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

Streak
-

For which Rashi?
-

Planet
-

Element of Planets
-

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
-

Not to wear with
-

Powers
-

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50

Fracture
Conchoidal

Cleavage
None

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5

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

Optical Properties

Luster
-

Pleochroism
-

Dispersion
0.01 63

Transparency
Translucent

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
-

Birefringence
-9999

Clarity
Translucent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
-

Cardiovascular
-

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Creativity

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Creativity

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Blue Gemstones

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. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. 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.

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