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Facts about Aventurine and Andalusite


Andalusite Vs Aventurine Facts


Astrology

Origin
Austria, India, green   
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
White   
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Aries   
All   

Planet
Mercury   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Air   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Venus   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
3.05-3.21   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
7.5   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
strongly trichroic   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.627-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.009-0.010   

Clarity
Translucent   
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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Aventurine Vs Andalusite Specifications

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

Aventurine is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet.Aventurine, that occurs commonly in White color, possesses Projective energy.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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