Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
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
Red
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
All
Element of Planets
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Energy
Projective
Projective, Receptive
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
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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
3.84
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
None
strongly trichroic
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.760
1.627-1.650
Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.010-0.014
0.009-0.010
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Rhodolite Vs Andalusite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Rhodolite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.
Rhodolite is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Rhodolite, that occurs commonly in Red color, possesses Projective 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.
