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Opal Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

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

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

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Buddha   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Soluble   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6.5   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
None   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.040   
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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Turquoise Vs Opal Specifications

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

Turquoise is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Turquoise, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, gray 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.

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