| Scientific Properties: Category tectosilicate
Chemical formula KAlSi3O8 - NaAlSi3O8 - CaAl2Si2O8
Identification
Color: Shades of red to pink, white, gray, brown - colorless, greenish, yellow to grayish yellow, off white, shades of Orange to Brown
Crystal system triclinic or monoclinic
Twinning tartan, Carlsbad, etc.
Cleavage two or three
Fracture along cleavage planes
| Metaphysical Guide: Primary Chakra: All
Astrological sign(s): Aquarius, Cancer
Vibration: Number 9 (Feldspar) and Master Number 44 (Orthoclase) Metaphysically, Orthoclase Feldspar has a pleasant, refined energy. Orthoclase Feldspar can help overcome tragedy, as well as aligning the chakras and meridians of the physical body. Once you have attuned to this crystal, Orthoclase Feldspar can bring great peace during times of physical or emotional trauma. |