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Astrology

Origin

Ethiopia
Southern and central Africa

Color

Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White

Streak

White
White

For which Rashi?

Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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Planet

Mercury
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Element of Planets

Earth, Air, Water
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Energy

-
-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

Cupid
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Not to wear with

-
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Powers

Astral Projection, Psychicism
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Birthstone

Planetary

-
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Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann
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Solubility

hot salt water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.98-2.253.23-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-6.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 · nH2O
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

None
colorless.

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.635-1.671
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.033-0.042
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular

-
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Respiratory

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Good

Reproductive

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Supports healthy digestion

Digestive

-
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Psychology

Creativity
Peace

Healing

Emotional healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated

Creativity
Peace

Opal Vs Forsterite Specifications

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