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Opal Vs Emerald Facts


Astrology

Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain   
Ethiopia   

Color
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Venus, Mercury   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby   
Not Available   

Powers
Money, Protection, Love, Courage   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Taurus   
Not Available   

Talisman
Gemini   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli   
None   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.565-1.602   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070   
Not Available   

Clarity
Color grading system   
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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Emerald Vs Opal Specifications

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

Emerald is known to regulate the influence of Mercury and Venus planet.Emerald, that occurs commonly in Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey 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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