Origin
Canada, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, USA
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
Violet, Blue
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
Streak
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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
2.56-2.66
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
strongly trichroic
Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.542-1.578
1.627-1.650
Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.012
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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Cordierite Iolite Vs Andalusite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Cordierite Iolite 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 Cordierite Iolite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Cordierite Iolite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.
Cordierite Iolite 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.