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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, Black, pink, orange  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio  
Leo  

Planet
Mercury  
Sun  

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

Energy
Projective, Receptive  
Projective  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available  
Not Available  

Ring Metal
Not Available  
Not Available  

Deities
Cupid  
Freyja  

Not to wear with
Not Available  
Not Available  

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism  
Healing, Protection, Love  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Not Available  

Talisman
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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, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, 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
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Cardiovascular
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Not Available  

Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Not Available  

Digestive
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Not Available  

Psychology
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Healing
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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, Black, pink, orange colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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