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Facts about Opal and Amber


Amber Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
India   

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   
White, Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Brown, Black, pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Brown, orange   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Mercury   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Cupid   
Freyja   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Healing, Protection, Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
[C,H,O]   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Resinous   

Pleochroism
None   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.539-1.545   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
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Opal Vs Amber Specifications

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

Opal is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet.Opal, that occurs commonly in Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.Amber, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Amber, which is classic White, Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Brown, Black, pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Brown, orange colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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