Orthoclase

Sunstone

Facts about Orthoclase and Sunstone

Orthoclase

Sunstone

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia

Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway

1.2 Color

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green

1.3 Streak

White

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Leo

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Sun

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

Projective

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Protection

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

2.54-2.612.62-2.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

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

001

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

Weak or absentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

0.01None

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.5361.53-1.55

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0050-0.00600.007-0.010

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent to translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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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 Sunstone Specifications

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

Orthoclase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sunstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Sunstone, which is classic Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.