Opal

Spodumene

Facts about Opal and Spodumene

Opal

Spodumene

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Ethiopia

Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada

1.2 Color

Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue

Green, White

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio

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1.5 Planet

Mercury

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1.6 Element of Planets

Earth, Air, Water

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective, Receptive

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1.9 Deities

Cupid

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1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Astral Projection, Psychicism

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

hot salt water

insoluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.253.15-3.21

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.56-7

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

LiAlSi₂O₆

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

Strong in kunzite: α-purple

3.3 Dispersion

None0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.657-1.681

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.014-0.018

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

Gems

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Opal Vs Spodumene Specifications

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