Facts about Orthoclase and Calcite
Origin
Russia
  
Mexico
  
Color
Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink
  
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Cancer
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Sun
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Earth, Sun
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Spirituality, Healing
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
2.67-2.73
  
Fracture
Gems, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
  
Vitreous, Pearly
  
Pleochroism
colorless.
  
NilArthur Thomas
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Transparent, Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.518-1.536
  
1.486-1.658
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
monoclinic
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.0050-0.0060
  
0.154-0.174
  
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
  
Transparent
  
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
  
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.