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