Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
  
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, pink, Red
  
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
  
All
  
Planet
Mars
  
Venus
  
Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Ring Finger
  
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Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
  
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Energy
Projective
  
Projective, Receptive
  
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
  
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Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
  
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Powers
Wealth, Joy
  
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Pisces
  
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Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
  
3.05-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
No true cleavage
  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
  
strongly trichroic
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
  
Transparent, Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.762-1.778
  
1.627-1.650
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
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Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.008
  
0.009-0.010
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Transparent
  
Physical
  
  
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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Ruby Vs Andalusite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Ruby 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 Ruby and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Ruby and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.
Ruby is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Ruby, that occurs commonly in Red, pink, 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.