Orthoclase
Metaphysically, Orthoclase Feldspar has a pleasant, refined energy. According to modern metaphysical belief, the moonstone variety of orthoclase brings good fortune while enhancing passion, sensitivity, intuition, and general physical abilities. Transparent, yellowish orthoclase crystals are faceted into gems for both collector and jewelry purposes.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..
Known as the “stone of cooperative effort", Orthoclase Feldspar encourages cooperation among individuals and offers insight into group experiences. Orthoclase Feldspar can help one find new and unconventional ways to obtain goals, and is said to foster connection to the wisdom of ancient Egypt. Those lacking in self-confidence who carry low self-esteem can benefit from Orthoclase Feldspar's work with the Solar-Plexus Chakra, enhancing self-will and emotional strength and courage.
Physical and Metaphysical Properties for
PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Orthoclase
PRIMARY CHAKRA: All-Chakras
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Monoclinic-Crystal-System
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: K(AlSi3O8) Potassium Aluminum Silicate
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aquarius-(January-20-to-February-18), Cancer-(June-21-to-July-22)
NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-44
HARDNESS: 6-to-6.5-Hardness
COLOR: Gray, Pink, White
LOCATION: India
RARITY: Common
PRONUNCIATION: awr-thuh-kleys
MINERAL CLASS: Silicates
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Addictions, Brain-Disorders-and-Health, Eye-Disorders-and-Infections, Increase-Metabolism, Psoriasis, Seizures, Smoking-Addiction-and-Cessation, Stomach-Problems/Constipation/Diarrhea
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Codependent, Self-Confidence-and-Self-Worth
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Ascension-Process, Aura-Protection, Communication-with-Spirit-and-Consciousness, Cosmic-Awareness-and-Consciousness, Meditation, Personal-Empowerment-and-Transition
EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful yellow to orange color, translucent, < 10% matrix
A GRADE: Nice yellow to orange color, partially translucent, 10% - 25% matrix
B GRADE: Poor yellow to orange color, opaque, < 25% matrix
AFFIRMATION: I give and receive helpful, cooperative energy.
QUESTION: Do you meditatate or use crystals to connect to ancient wisdom?
REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/The_Mohs_Scale_of_Hardness_Articles_11625.html