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Facts about Rutile and Opal


Opal Vs Rutile Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka   
Ethiopia   

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

Streak
Red, Black   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Insoluble in acids   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
2.609-2.903   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.296   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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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Rutile Vs Opal Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Rutile 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 Rutile and Opal Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Rutile and Opal, before you finalize to buy one.

Rutile is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. 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.

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