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
  
Sri Lanka
  
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
  
Black
  
Streak
White
  
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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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Subadamantine, Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
  
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
  
Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.627-1.650
  
1.855-1.895
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
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Birefringence
0.009-0.010
  
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Clarity
Transparent
  
Translucent
  
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 Melanite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Andalusite Vs Melanite 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 Melanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Andalusite and Melanite, 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.Melanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.