Facts about Zoisite and Andalusite
Astrology
Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
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
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red
Streak
White, Colorless
White
For which Rashi?
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All
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Energy
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Projective, Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.02
19
0.02
23
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.685-1.707
1.627-1.650
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.006-0.018
0.009-0.010
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Benefits
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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Zoisite Vs Andalusite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Zoisite and Andalusite, before you finalize to buy one.
Zoisite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available 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.
