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Facts about Orthoclase and Microcline


Microcline Vs Orthoclase Facts


Astrology

Origin
Russia   
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink   
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Green, gray, Yellow   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

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   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Gems, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

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

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
WeakMichael O’Donoghue   

Dispersion
0.01   
28
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.536   
1.514-1.539   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1   

Birefringence
0.0050-0.0060   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Translucent   

Benefits

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   

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Orthoclase Vs Microcline Specifications

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

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

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