Orthoclase

Grossular

Facts about Orthoclase and Grossular

Orthoclase

Grossular

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia

Sri Lanka, India, Brazil

1.2 Color

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow

1.3 Streak

White

Brownish, White, Brownish, 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

2.54-2.613.55-3.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

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

2.6 Cleavage

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

none

2.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Greasy, Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.010.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.5361.730-1.760

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

cubic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0050-0.00600.020

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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 Grossular Specifications

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

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