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Andalusite
Andalusite

Bayldonite
Bayldonite



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Andalusite Vs Bayldonite

Astrology

Origin

Color

Streak

For which Rashi?

Planet

Element of Planets

Energy

Finger

Ring Metal

Deities

Not to wear with

Powers

Planetary

Talisman

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

Benefits

Neurological

Cardiovascular

Respiratory

Reproductive

Digestive

Psychology

Healing

Qualities Associated

 
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
White
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Venus
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3.05-3.21
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
7.5
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
 
Vitreous, Greasy
strongly trichroic
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.627-1.650
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Orthorhombic
0.009-0.010
Transparent
 
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports heart health
Excellent
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Perception
Physical healing
Self-Realization
 
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Green, Yellow
Green
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5.50
Uneven
None
4.5
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
 
Resinous
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0.03
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-9999
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monoclinic
-9999
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Good
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Andalusite Vs Bayldonite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Andalusite and Bayldonite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Andalusite Vs Bayldonite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Andalusite is Uneven, Subconchoidal and Splintery. Bayldonite fracture is Uneven.

Andalusite Vs Bayldonite Luster

A primary knowledge about Andalusite vs Bayldonite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Andalusite exhibits Vitreous and Greasy luster. Bayldonite, on other hand, exhibits Resinous luster.