Orthoclase

Faustite

Facts about Orthoclase and Faustite

Orthoclase

Faustite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

Green

1.3 Streak

White

Greenish, White, Greenish, 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

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.9

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

64.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Waxy

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.5361.612

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1

3.8 Birefringence

0.0050-0.0060Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Translucent

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 Faustite Specifications

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

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