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Orthoclase
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia

1.2 Color

Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

2.6 Cleavage

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

3.3 Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.536
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0050-0.0060
Achroite
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

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Orthoclase 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, Orthoclase Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Orthoclase information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Orthoclase details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Russia.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink.
  • Chemical Formula: KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.