Hematite

Opal

Facts about Hematite and Opal

Hematite

Opal

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

Ethiopia

1.2 Color

Black, Reddish, gray, Red

Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue

1.3 Streak

Black, Brown, Reddish, Red

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius

Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio

1.5 Planet

Saturn

Mercury

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Earth, Air, Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

Projective, Receptive

1.9 Deities

Mars

Cupid

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Healing

Astral Projection, Psychicism

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

BrittleWalter Schumann

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.301.98-2.25

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

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

2.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

None

2.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiO₂ · nH₂O

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

None

3.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

2.690-3.2201.37-1.52

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.280Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Hematite Vs Opal Specifications

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

Hematite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Hematite, that occurs commonly in Black, Reddish, gray, Red 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.