Opal

Calcite

Facts about Opal and Calcite

Opal

Calcite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Ethiopia

Mexico

1.2 Color

Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

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

Cancer

1.5 Planet

Mercury

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth, Air, Water

Earth, Sun

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective, Receptive

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Cupid

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Astral Projection, Psychicism

Spirituality, Healing

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

hot salt water

Soluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252.67-2.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.53

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

None

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.154-0.174

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

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

Opal Vs Calcite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Opal Vs Calcite 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 Calcite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Opal and Calcite, 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.Calcite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Calcite, which is classic White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.