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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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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
  
None
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.627-1.650
  
1.544-1.553
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
Hexagonal
  
Birefringence
0.009-0.010
  
0.009
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Opaque
  
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.