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Oligoclase
Oligoclase




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Oligoclase Information

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Astrology

Origin

Southern and central Africa

Color

Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray

Streak

White

For which Rashi?

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Planet

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Element of Planets

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Energy

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How to Wear?

Finger

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Ring Metal

-

Deities

-

Not to wear with

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Powers

-

Birthstone

Planetary

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Talisman

-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-

Solubility

-

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

2.62-2.67
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven

Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous

Pleochroism

-

Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 59 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

-

Refractive Index

1.538-1.550
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

-

Birefringence

0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular

-

Respiratory

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Reproductive

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Digestive

-

Psychology

Harmony

Healing

Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Harmony

Oligoclase Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Oligoclase Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Oligoclase information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Oligoclase is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Oligoclase such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Oligoclase details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray.
  • Chemical Formula: Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).