Orthoclase

Calcite

Facts about Orthoclase and Calcite

Orthoclase

Calcite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia

Mexico

1.2 Color

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Cancer

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Earth, Sun

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Spirituality, Healing

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

Soluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.67-2.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

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

2.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.5361.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0050-0.00600.154-0.174

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 Calcite Specifications

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

Orthoclase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Calcite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Calcite, which is classic White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.