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Facts about Opal and Citrine


Citrine Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   
Yellow   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

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

Planet
Mercury   
Sun, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Cupid   
Persephone, Mercury   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Protection, Psychic Power   

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   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   

Dispersion
None   
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
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   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Opal Vs Citrine Specifications

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

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