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Andalusite Vs Amazonite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil   
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   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Virgo   
All   

Planet
Saturn   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Earth   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Artemis   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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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
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue   
strongly trichroic   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
23

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.522-1.530   
1.627-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008-0.010   
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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Amazonite Vs Andalusite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Amazonite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.

Amazonite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Amazonite, that occurs commonly in Green, Green, White, Blue color, possesses Receptive energy.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.

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