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Facts about Amber and Opal


Opal Vs Amber Facts


Astrology

Origin
India   
Ethiopia   

Color
White, Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Brown, Black, pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Brown, orange   
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Leo   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Sun   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Freyja   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection, Love   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Soluble   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.539-1.545   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Amorphous   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
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Not Available   

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Amber Vs Opal Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Amber Vs Opal specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Amber and Opal Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Amber and Opal, before you finalize to buy one.

Amber is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Amber, that occurs commonly in White, Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Brown, Black, pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Brown, orange color, possesses Projective energy.Opal, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Opal, which is classic Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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