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Facts about Opal and Smoky Quartz


Smoky Quartz Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa   

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

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Mercury   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Cupid   
Nerthus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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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   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
None   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
None   

Dispersion
None   
0.01   
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Opaque   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Opal Vs Smoky Quartz Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Opal Vs Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Opal and Smoky Quartz, 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.Smoky Quartz, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Smoky Quartz, which is classic Brown, Black colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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