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Andalusite
Andalusite

Vanadinite
Vanadinite



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Andalusite Vs Vanadinite

Astrology

Origin

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

Color

Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish

Streak

White
Brownish, Yellow

For which Rashi?

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Planet

Venus
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Element of Planets

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Water

Energy

-
-

How to Wear?

Finger

-
-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

-
-

Not to wear with

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-

Powers

-
-

Birthstone

Planetary

-
-

Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.216.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {110}, poor on {100}
None

Mohs Hardness

7.53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
C20H36

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Resinous

Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
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Dispersion

0.020.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.627-1.6502.416
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.009-0.0100.066
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
Supports heart health

Respiratory

Excellent
Poor

Reproductive

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Digestive

-
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Psychology

Perception
Creativity

Healing

Physical healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated

Self-Realization
Creativity

Andalusite Vs Vanadinite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Andalusite and Vanadinite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Andalusite Vs Vanadinite 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. Vanadinite fracture is Uneven and Conchoidal.

Andalusite Vs Vanadinite Luster

A primary knowledge about Andalusite vs Vanadinite 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. Vanadinite, on other hand, exhibits Resinous luster.