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Opal Vs Amethyst Facts


Astrology

Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Color: violet, purple-violet, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, USA, East Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia   
Ethiopia   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Water   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Diana   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love, Courage   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
None   
None   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.009   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Amethyst Vs Opal Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Opal Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Amethyst and Opal, before you finalize to buy one.

Amethyst is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.Amethyst, that occurs commonly in Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink color, possesses Receptive 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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