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
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
For which Rashi?
Cancer
All
Element of Planets
Earth, Sun
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
Projective, Receptive
Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Spirituality, Healing
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
strongly trichroic
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
1.627-1.650
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.154-0.174
0.009-0.010
Clarity
Transparent
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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Calcite Vs Andalusite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Calcite 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 Calcite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Calcite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.
Calcite is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Calcite, that occurs commonly in White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown color, possesses Receptive 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.