Albite

Andalusite

Facts about Albite and Andalusite

Albite

Andalusite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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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

1.2 Color

Greenish, White, White, gray, Greenish, Reddish, White, gray, Greenish, Green, gray, White, gray, Greenish, Green, gray

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

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Aquarius

All

1.5 Planet

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Venus

1.6 Element of Planets

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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

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Projective, Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Noted

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

Healing

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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

Brittle

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.653.05-3.21

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous, Greasy

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

strongly trichroic

3.3 Dispersion

1.000.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.525-1.5421.627-1.650

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.0110.009-0.010

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

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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Albite Vs Andalusite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Albite Vs Andalusite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Albite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Albite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.

Albite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Andalusite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Andalusite, which is classic Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.