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Facts about Peridot and Orthoclase


Orthoclase Vs Peridot Facts


Astrology

Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil   
Russia   

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

Streak
None   
White   

For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo   
Not Available   

Planet
Sun   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Isis   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Wealth   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gems, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
colorless.   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
0.01   
28

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.64-1.69   
1.518-1.536   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.036   
0.0050-0.0060   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Peridot Vs Orthoclase Specifications

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

Peridot is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Peridot, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Receptive energy.Orthoclase, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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