Origin
Ethiopia
  
China, Canada
  
Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
  
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
  
Streak
White
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
hot salt water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
2.90-3.10
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
None
  
None
  
Dispersion
None
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.37-1.52
  
1.600-1.627
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
Not Available
  
0.027
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Translucent
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cardiovascular
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Respiratory
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Reproductive
Not Available
  
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Digestive
Not Available
  
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Psychology
Not Available
  
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Healing
Not Available
  
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Qualities Associated
Not Available
  
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Opal Vs Nephrite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Opal Vs Nephrite 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 Nephrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Opal and Nephrite, 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.Nephrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.