Facts about Pearl and Opal
Astrology
Origin
Australia
Ethiopia
Color
Green, Blue
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini, Cancer, Gemini, Cancer, Gemini
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Planet
Moon
Mercury
Element of Planets
Water
Earth, Air, Water
Energy
Receptive
Projective, Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
Not Available
Not Available
Ring Metal
Not Available
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Deities
Venus
Cupid
Not to wear with
Not Available
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Powers
Protection, Love, Money
Astral Projection, Psychicism
Birthstone
Planetary
Not Available
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Talisman
Not Available
Not Available
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
none
None
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2 · nH2O
Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
None
Dispersion
None
None
Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.66
1.37-1.52
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.156
Not Available
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
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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Pearl Vs Opal Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Pearl Vs Opal 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 Pearl and Opal Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Pearl and Opal, before you finalize to buy one.
Pearl is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.Pearl, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue color, possesses Receptive energy.Opal, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Opal, which is classic Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.
