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Facts about Andalusite and Diamond


Diamond 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   
Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Color: colorless, light yellow, brownish. Very rare varieties: red, Not Available, Not Available, yellow. Hardness: 10, Refractive index: 2.42, Density: 3.52, Chemical composition: C, Crystal structure: cubic, Origins: Southern and central Africa, Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil.   

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

Streak
White   
Colorless   

For which Rashi?
All   
Leo   

Planet
Venus   
Sun, Venus, Venus, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Frigg   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Spirituality, Protection, Courage, Healing, Love, Money, Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Leo   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
10   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
strongly trichroic   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
23
0.04   
10

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.627-1.650   
2.417-2.419   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.009-0.010   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Like Jupiter, it bestows money, comforts and fortune on a person when it is strong and significantly well placed. It can be useful in the cure of venereal and reproductive system diseases. Wearing a diamond is said to give happiness in the married life as well as magnetism and attractiveness to the wearer.   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Andalusite Vs Diamond Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Andalusite Vs Diamond 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 Diamond Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Andalusite and Diamond, 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.Diamond, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter, Sun, Venus and Venus planet. Diamond, which is classic Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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