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Facts about Opal and Lapis lazuli


Lapis lazuli Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Afghanistan   

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   
Violet, Blue, White   

Streak
White   
Blue   

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

Planet
Mercury   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Cupid   
Venus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Protection, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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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   
2.50-3.00   

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

Cleavage
None   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
None   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.500-1.670   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Opal Vs Lapis lazuli Specifications

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

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