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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Ethiopia

1.2 Color

Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio

1.5 Planet

Mercury

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth, Air, Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective, Receptive

1.9 Deities

Cupid

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Astral Projection, Psychicism

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann

2.2 Solubility

hot salt water

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

None

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.5
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO2 · nH2O

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

None

3.3 Dispersion

None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.37-1.52
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Opal Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Opal Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Opal information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Opal is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Opal such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Opal details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Ethiopia.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue.
  • Chemical Formula: SiO2 · nH2O.
  • Powers: Astral Projection and Psychicism.