Almandine

Orthoclase

Facts about Almandine and Orthoclase

Almandine

Orthoclase

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA

Russia

1.2 Color

Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.302.54-2.61

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Gems, Uneven

2.6 Cleavage

none

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

None

colorless.

3.3 Dispersion

0.030.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.770-1.8201.518-1.536

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

cubic

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.0050-0.0060

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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

Almandine Vs Orthoclase Specifications

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

Almandine is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Orthoclase, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.