Lazulite Vs Andesine
Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
2.65-2.69
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
colorless.
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.604-1.646
1.543-1.564
Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.031-0.036
0.007-0.011
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Clarity
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Vitality
Lazulite Vs Andesine Fracture
Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Lazulite and Andesine Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Lazulite Vs Andesine fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Lazulite is Uneven. Andesine fracture is Uneven and Conchoidal.
Lazulite Vs Andesine Luster
A primary knowledge about Lazulite vs Andesine luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Andesine, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.