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Facts about Dumortierite and Andalusite


Andalusite Vs Dumortierite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue   
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
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink   
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius   
All   

Planet
Saturn   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Isis   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing   
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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
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   
strongly trichroic   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.669-1.723   
1.627-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.011-0.037   
0.009-0.010   

Clarity
Translucent   
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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Dumortierite Vs Andalusite Specifications

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

Dumortierite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Dumortierite, that occurs commonly in Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink 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.

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