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
Blue, Colorless, White
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
All
Element of Planets
Earth
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective, Receptive
Deities
Quan Yin
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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
2.45-2.58
3.05-3.21
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
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
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
strongly trichroic
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.583-1.608
1.627-1.650
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.019
0.009-0.010
Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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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.