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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   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red   
White, Green, Brownish   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
All   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Venus   
Moon   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
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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Diana   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Cancer   

Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
strongly trichroic   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.02   
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None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.627-1.650   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.009-0.010   
0.006-0.007   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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 Moonstone Specifications

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

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