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
  
USA, Color: blue or violetish blue, colorless, Hardness: 6 6.5, Refractive index: 1.76 1.80, Density: 3.60 3.68, Chemical composition: BaTiSi3O9, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: San Benito Country, USA. Very rare collectors stone. Found only in San Benito County, California, USA, with specimens over 2 ct. being extremely rare.
  
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
  
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
All
  
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Planet
Venus
  
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective, Receptive
  
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Deities
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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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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
3.61-3.68
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
[10 1 1] poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
  
O = colorless; E = purple
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
  
Transparent
  
Refractive Index
1.627-1.650
  
1.757-1.804
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
Hexagonal
  
Birefringence
0.009-0.010
  
0.047
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Transparent
  
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 Benitoite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Andalusite Vs Benitoite 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 Benitoite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Andalusite and Benitoite, 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.Benitoite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.