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Facts about Opal and Moissanite


Moissanite Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Southern and central Africa   

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

Streak
White   
Greenish, gray   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   
Not Available   

Planet
Mercury   
Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

Deities
Cupid   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
None   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
0.10   
5

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
2.648-2.691   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
6H polytype   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.043   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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 Moissanite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Opal Vs Moissanite 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 Moissanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Opal and Moissanite, 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.Moissanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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