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Facts about Oligoclase and Petalite


Petalite Vs Oligoclase Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Russia, Burma, Australia   

Color
Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray   
Colorless, gray, Yellow, White   

Streak
White   
Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.67   
2.40   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
25

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.538-1.550   
1.502-1.523   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.010   
0.012-0.016   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Oligoclase Vs Petalite Specifications

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

Oligoclase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Petalite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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