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Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio

Planet
Mercury

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
Cupid

Not to wear with
-

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann

Solubility
hot salt water

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25

Fracture
Conchoidal

Cleavage
None

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism
None

Dispersion
0.01 63

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Trigonal

Birefringence
-9999

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
-

Respiratory
-

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Creativity

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Creativity

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Opal Effects

Opals are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Opal is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Opal effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Opal Benefits can be reaped, when Opal stone is worn daily by a Cancer, Libra and Scorpio individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Mercury's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Opal Specifications

Opal Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Opal, we provide you with a few prominent Opal facts.

The gem is commonly found in Ethiopia.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Opal. It is mainly composed of SiO2 · nH2O. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Cancer, Libra and Scorpio.

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