Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Leo
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.652.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
001
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.53-1.551.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Empowerment
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Self-Love