Orthoclase

Anhydrite

Facts about Orthoclase and Anhydrite

Orthoclase

Anhydrite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia

Mexico

1.2 Color

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, rose, Brown, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray

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

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.90-2.98

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

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

2.6 Cleavage

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

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

2.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Pearly, Greasy

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

For violet varieties

3.3 Dispersion

0.010.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.5361.570-1.614

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0050-0.00600.042-0.044

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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

Orthoclase Vs Anhydrite Specifications

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

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