Howlite

Andalusite

Facts about Howlite and Andalusite

Howlite

Andalusite

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1 Astrology

1.1 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

1.2 Color

Blue, Colorless, White

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

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo

All

1.5 Planet

Moon

Venus

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

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

Quan Yin

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

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.45-2.583.05-3.21

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

2.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael 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

NilArthur Thomas

strongly trichroic

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.583-1.6081.627-1.650

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0190.009-0.010

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

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

Howlite Vs Andalusite Specifications

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

Howlite is known to regulate the influence of Moon 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.