Origin
Italy
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
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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All
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective, Receptive
Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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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
2.58-2.80
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Good
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
strongly trichroic
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.575
1.627-1.650
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
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0.009-0.010
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
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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Antigorite Vs Andalusite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Antigorite 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 Antigorite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Antigorite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.
Antigorite 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.