Opal

Tourmaline

Facts about Opal and Tourmaline

Opal

Tourmaline

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Ethiopia

Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan

1.2 Color

Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue

Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

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

Libra

1.5 Planet

Mercury

Venus, Mars

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth, Air, Water

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective, Receptive

Projective

1.9 Deities

Cupid

Venus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Astral Projection, Psychicism

Love, Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

hot salt water

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252.85-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

None

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.57-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

typically moderate to strong

3.3 Dispersion

None0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.014-0.040

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Opal Vs Tourmaline Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Opal Vs Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Opal and Tourmaline, 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.Tourmaline, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet. Tourmaline, which is classic Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.