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Orthoclase
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Orthoclase Information

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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
Not Available
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
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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
Not Available
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
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
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
Albite
0.01
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Fluorite
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3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.536
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
3.8 Birefringence
0.0050-0.0060
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
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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.

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