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Rhyolite Vs Andalusite


Astrology

Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)  
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Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red  
Yellow  

Streak
White  
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For which Rashi?
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Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius  

Planet
Venus  
Venus, Mercury  

Element of Planets
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Air, Earth  

Energy
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  
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Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
70% SiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy  
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Pleochroism
strongly trichroic  
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Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
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Refractive Index
1.627-1.650  
-9999  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.009-0.010  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
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Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus  
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
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Respiratory
Excellent  
Aids in digestion and metabolism  

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Perception  
Transformation  

Healing
Physical healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Self-Realization  
Emotional Balance  

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