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Facts about Clinohedrite and Andalusite


Andalusite Vs Clinohedrite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
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, Red   
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
Not Available   
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
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
3.05-3.21   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
strongly trichroic   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
23

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1   
1.627-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Aa   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
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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Clinohedrite Vs Andalusite Specifications

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

Clinohedrite 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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