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Facts about Chrysoberyl and Opal


Opal Vs Chrysoberyl Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: blue, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 8.5, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O3, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma. Bluish stones are most valuable. Prices for chrysoberyls grow rapidly with weight, and clean stones bigger than 15 cts are rare and therefore an excellent investment.   
Ethiopia   

Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray   
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.746-1.763   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.007-0.013   
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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Chrysoberyl Vs Opal Specifications

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

Chrysoberyl is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. 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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