Howlite

Orthoclase

Facts about Howlite and Orthoclase

Howlite

Orthoclase

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

Russia

1.2 Color

Blue, Colorless, White

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Moon

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

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

Quan Yin

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

2.45-2.582.54-2.61

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur 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

3-3.56

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

colorless.

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.583-1.6081.518-1.536

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0190.0050-0.0060

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Howlite Vs Orthoclase Specifications

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

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