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Andalusite Vs Anhydrite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
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   

Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, rose, Brown, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray   
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
All   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus   

Element of Planets
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Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   

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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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly, Greasy   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
For violet varieties   
strongly trichroic   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.02   
23

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.570-1.614   
1.627-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.042-0.044   
0.009-0.010   

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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Anhydrite Vs Andalusite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Anhydrite Vs Andalusite 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 Anhydrite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Anhydrite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.

Anhydrite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Andalusite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Andalusite, which is classic Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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