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Facts about Orthoclase and Citrine

Orthoclase
Citrine
Citrine Vs Orthoclase Facts


Astrology
Origin
Russia   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   
Color
Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink   
Yellow   
Streak
White   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio   
Planet
Not Available   
Sun, Jupiter   
Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Not Available   
Projective   
Deities
Not Available   
Persephone, Mercury   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Psychic Power   
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   
2.65   
Fracture
Gems, Uneven   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.   
Indiscernible   
Mohs Hardness
6   
7   
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
colorless.   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   
Dispersion
0.01   
28
0.01   
27
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   
Refractive Index
1.518-1.536   
1.544-1.553   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   
Birefringence
0.0050-0.0060   
0.009   
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   
Benefits
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Not Available   
Cardiovascular
Not Available   
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Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   
Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   
Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Orthoclase Vs Citrine Specifications

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

Orthoclase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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