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Facts about Opal and Sillimanite


Sillimanite Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
USA, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Australia, Italy, Brazil   

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

Streak
White   
White   

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   
Tough   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.20-3.26   

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

Cleavage
None   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Subadamantine, Silky   

Pleochroism
None   
Colourless to pale brown to yellow   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.653-1.685   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.020-0.022   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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 Sillimanite Specifications

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

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