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Andesine
Andesine

Bowenite
Bowenite



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Andesine Vs Bowenite

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Astrology

Origin

Colombia, Origins: Congo
Afghanistan, China, Southern and central Africa

Color

Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Green, Yellow

Streak

White
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For which Rashi?

-
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Planet

-
-

Element of Planets

-
-

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

-
-

Talisman

-
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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.692.58-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

colorless.
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Dispersion

0.700.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.543-1.5641.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.007-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good
Excellent

Reproductive

-
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Digestive

-
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Psychology

Vitality
Harmony

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Vitality
Emotional Balance

Andesine Vs Bowenite Fracture

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

Andesine Vs Bowenite Luster

A primary knowledge about Andesine vs Bowenite 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. Andesine exhibits Vitreous luster. Bowenite, on other hand, exhibits Waxy, Silky, Resinous and Greasy luster.