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Turquoise Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   
Green, Blue, gray   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Mercury   
Venus, Neptune   

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   
Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism   
Protection, Courage, Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
None   
Weak   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Opal Vs Turquoise Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Opal Vs Turquoise 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 Turquoise Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Opal and Turquoise, 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.Turquoise, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Turquoise, which is classic Green, Blue, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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