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Facts about Opal and Variscite


Variscite Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia   
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   
Virgo   

Planet
Mercury   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Cupid   
Past Life Recall   

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   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.42-2.58   

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

Cleavage
None   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Waxy   

Pleochroism
None   
MissingWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.560-1.594   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.031   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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 Variscite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Opal Vs Variscite 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 Variscite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Opal and Variscite, 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.Variscite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Variscite, which is classic Green, Blue, Colorless colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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