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Facts about Opal and Charoite


Charoite Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Russia   

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   
Violet, Brown, Violet, Brown   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Mercury   
Jupiter, Neptune   

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

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Cupid   
Minerva, Vac   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Healing, Love, Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.54-2.78   

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

Cleavage
None   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant   

Pleochroism
None   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.545-1.560   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Opal Vs Charoite Specifications

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

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