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Facts about Opal and Hematite


Hematite Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   
Black, Reddish, gray, Red   

Streak
White   
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red   

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

Planet
Mercury   
Saturn   

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   
Mars   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Brittle   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
5.00-5.30   

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   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
None   
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
2.690-3.220   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.280   

Clarity
Transparent   
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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 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.

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