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Orthoclase Information



Astrology

Origin
Russia

Color
Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink

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
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61

Fracture
Uneven

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

Mohs Hardness
6

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism
colorless.

Dispersion
0.01 60

Transparency
-

Refractive Index
1.518-1.536

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
monoclinic

Birefringence
0.0050-0.0060

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Balance

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Harmony

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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. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. 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.

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