Dioptase

Andalusite

Facts about Dioptase and Andalusite

Dioptase

Andalusite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality

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

Green, Blue, Green

Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red

1.3 Streak

Green

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

All

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Venus

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

Projective, Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.353.05-3.21

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Greasy

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green

strongly trichroic

3.3 Dispersion

0.040.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.644-1.7201.627-1.650

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.051-0.0530.009-0.010

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Dioptase Vs Andalusite Specifications

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

Dioptase 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.