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Facts about Opal and Garnet


Garnet Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Australia, India   

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius   

Planet
Mercury   
Mars   

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   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Healing, Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Scorpio   

Talisman
Not Available   
Taurus   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.55-4.33   

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

Cleavage
None   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
None   
None   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
16

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.730-1.895   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

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 Garnet Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Opal Vs Garnet 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 Garnet Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Opal and Garnet, 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.Garnet, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Garnet, which is classic Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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