1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
India, 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
1.2 Color
White, Reddish
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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Projective, Receptive
1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.163.05-3.21
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3.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
3.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
3.7 Mohs Hardness
3.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
4 Optical Properties
4.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
4.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
strongly trichroic
4.3 Dispersion
4.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
4.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.627-1.650
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3.25
4.6 Optic Character
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4.7 Crystal System
4.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.009-0.010
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0.296
4.9 Clarity
5 Benefits
5.1 Physical
5.1.1 Neurological
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5.1.2 Cardiovascular
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5.1.3 Respiratory
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5.1.4 Reproductive
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5.1.5 Digestive
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5.2 Psychology
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5.3 Healing
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5.4 Qualities Associated
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