Nephrite

Orthoclase

Facts about Nephrite and Orthoclase

Nephrite

Orthoclase

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

China, Canada

Russia

1.2 Color

Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

1.3 Streak

Not Available

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

2.90-3.102.54-2.61

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

Gems, Uneven

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

None

colorless.

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.600-1.6271.518-1.536

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0270.0050-0.0060

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

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

Nephrite Vs Orthoclase Specifications

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

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