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Facts about Dumortierite and Opal


Opal Vs Dumortierite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue   
Ethiopia   

Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink   
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Saturn   
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
Isis   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   
None   

Dispersion
None   
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.669-1.723   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.011-0.037   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Dumortierite Vs Opal Specifications

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

Dumortierite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Dumortierite, that occurs commonly in Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, 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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