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Andalusite Facts



Astrology

Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)

Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
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Planet
Venus

Element of Planets
-

Energy
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How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
-

Not to wear with
-

Powers
-

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness
7.5

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism
strongly trichroic

Dispersion
0.02 55

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index
1.627-1.650

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Orthorhombic

Birefringence
0.009-0.010

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health

Respiratory
Excellent

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Perception

Healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated
Self-Realization

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Andalusite Effects

Andalusites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Andalusite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Andalusite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Andalusite Benefits can be reaped, when Andalusite stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Venus's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Andalusite Specifications

Andalusite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Andalusite, we provide you with a few prominent Andalusite facts.

The gem is commonly found in Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain and Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain).Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Andalusite. It is mainly composed of Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references.

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