Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, Orange, blue
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, 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
Color
White, Blue
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
Not Available
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
All
Planet
Neptune
Venus
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
Receptive
Projective, Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Protection
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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
2.60-2.70
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3-4
7.5
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
None
0.02
23
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
1.627-1.650
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.160-0.172
0.009-0.010
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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