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Andesine

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Spodumene



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Andesine Vs Spodumene

Astrology

Origin

Colombia, Origins: Congo
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada

Color

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

Streak

White
White

For which Rashi?

-
-

Planet

-
-

Element of Planets

-
-

Energy

-
-

How to Wear?

Finger

-
-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

-
-

Not to wear with

-
-

Powers

-
-

Birthstone

Planetary

-
-

Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.693.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
LiAlSi2O6

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

colorless.
Strong in kunzite: α-purple

Dispersion

0.700.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.543-1.5641.657-1.681
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.007-0.0110.014-0.018
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
-

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
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Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

-
-

Digestive

-
-

Psychology

Vitality
Emotional Healing

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Vitality
Peace

Andesine Vs Spodumene Fracture

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

Andesine Vs Spodumene Luster

A primary knowledge about Andesine vs Spodumene 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. Spodumene, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.