1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Color: strongly pleochroic, reddish brown, pink / yellowish green, Hardness: 7 7.5, Refractive index: 1.63 1.65, Density: 3.13 3.21, Chemical composition: Al2SiO5, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Lustre: vitreous, greasy, Origins: Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain), the andalusite stone is relatively rare, with big crystals over 10 ct. especially rare. Due to its remarkable pleochroism effect, the stone is highly valued by collectors., brown
Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia
1.2 Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Yellow, Red, Brown, Green, Blue, Reddish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
All
Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
Projective, Receptive
Projective
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.213.93-4.73
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
{110} and {111}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.810-2.024
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.047-0.055
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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