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Opal Vs Zircon Facts


Astrology

Origin
Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia   
Ethiopia   

Color
Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Yellow, Red, Brown, Green, Blue, Reddish, gray   
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Jupiter   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Apollo   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
insoluble   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
None   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.810-2.024   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.047-0.055   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
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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Zircon Vs Opal Specifications

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

Zircon is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet.Zircon, that occurs commonly in Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Yellow, Red, Brown, Green, Blue, Reddish, gray color, possesses Projective 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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