Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
-
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Leo
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
-
Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.655.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
001
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.53-1.552.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Empowerment
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Grounding