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Facts about Moonstone and Opal


Opal Vs Moonstone Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   
Ethiopia   

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

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Moon   
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   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Cancer   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
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
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
None   

Dispersion
None   
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.518-1.527   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.006-0.007   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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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   
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Moonstone Vs Opal Specifications

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

Moonstone is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.Moonstone, that occurs commonly in White, Green, Brownish 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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