1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
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, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus
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1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
Receptive
Projective, Receptive
1.9 Deities
Endurance, Meditation, Love
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.05-3.21
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
strongly trichroic
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.741.627-1.650
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Color grading system
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
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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