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Kunzite
Kunzite 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   
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico   
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red   
Colorless, pink   
Streak
White   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
All   
Taurus   
Planet
Venus   
Pluto, Venus   
Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   
Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Not Available   
Love   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21   
3.15-3.21   
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
1,2 prismatic   
Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-7   
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic   
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Dispersion
0.02   
23
0.02   
22
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   
Refractive Index
1.627-1.650   
1.657-1.681   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   
Birefringence
0.009-0.010   
0.014-0.016   
Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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 Kunzite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Andalusite Vs Kunzite 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 Kunzite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Andalusite and Kunzite, 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.Kunzite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Pluto and Venus planet. Kunzite, which is classic Colorless, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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