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Facts about Andalusite and Smoky Quartz


Smoky Quartz 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   
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
All   
Capricorn, Sagittarius   

Planet
Venus   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
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Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
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Nerthus   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
strongly trichroic   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
23
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.627-1.650   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.009-0.010   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Opaque   

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 Smoky Quartz Specifications

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

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