Origin
Canada
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
Green
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
All
Element of Planets
Water
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
Projective, Receptive
Deities
Goddess
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
3,1
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Very weak: light green pale greenWalter Schumann
strongly trichroic
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
1.627-1.650
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009
0.009-0.010
Clarity
Transparent
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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Prasiolite Vs Andalusite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Prasiolite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.
Prasiolite is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet.Prasiolite, that occurs commonly in Green 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.