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Orthoclase
Apophyllite
Apophyllite Vs Orthoclase Facts


Astrology
Origin
Russia   
India, Canada, Brazil   
Color
Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink   
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow, pink, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet   
Streak
White   
White   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   
Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.30-2.50   
Fracture
Gems, Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.   
Perfect on (001)   
Mohs Hardness
6   
4.5-5   
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   
Pleochroism
colorless.   
Dichroic (colorless)   
Dispersion
0.01   
28
Not Available   
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent   
Refractive Index
1.518-1.536   
1.530-1.543   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Uniaxial/-   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
tetragonal   
Birefringence
0.0050-0.0060   
0.000-0.003   
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   
Benefits
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   
Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   
Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   
Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   
Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   
Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   
Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   
Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Orthoclase Vs Apophyllite Specifications

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

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

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