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Andalusite
Aquamarine
Aquamarine Vs Andalusite Facts


Astrology
Origin
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   
Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.   
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red   
Blue   
Streak
White   
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For which Rashi?
All   
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Planet
Venus   
Moon   
Element of Planets
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Water   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   
Deities
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Poseidon/Neptune   
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Courage   
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
3.05-3.21   
2.66-2.80   
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
3,1 basal   
Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7.5-8   
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic   
Not Available   
Dispersion
0.02   
23
0.01   
26
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Refractive Index
1.627-1.650   
1.570-1.592   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Hexagonal   
Birefringence
0.009-0.010   
0.005-0.009   
Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to translucent   
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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Andalusite Vs Aquamarine Specifications

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

Andalusite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Andalusite, that occurs commonly in Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.Aquamarine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Aquamarine, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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