Opal

Hematite

Facts about Opal and Hematite

Opal

Hematite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Ethiopia

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue

Black, Reddish, gray, Red

1.3 Streak

White

Black, Brown, Reddish, Red

1.4 For which Rashi?

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

Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius

1.5 Planet

Mercury

Saturn

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth, Air, Water

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective, Receptive

Projective

1.9 Deities

Cupid

Mars

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Astral Projection, Psychicism

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

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.255.00-5.30

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

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

2.6 Cleavage

None

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.56

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

3.2 Pleochroism

None

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

3.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.37-1.522.690-3.220

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.280

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

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 Hematite Specifications

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