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Andalusite Stone

Quick Facts on Andalusite Stone

Chemical Formula :Al 2SiO52
Mineral :Aluminum silicate
Color :Pleochroic stone (different color from different angle)
Hardness : 6.5- 7.5
Specific Gravity :3.17
Refractive Index :1.62–1.65
Andalusite Stone

Andalusite Meaning

Andalusite gemstone ranks 7-7.5 on Mohs scale of hardness. Andalusite appears to have various colors and the color actually depends upon the angle from which it has been viewed. This property of displaying different colors from different angles is called pleochroic and it is the special characteristic of Andalusite. The colors that are displayed by andalusite gemstone are reddish brown, yellowish green, and grayish green. tanzanite and iolite are other two pleochroic gemstones.

It is also called "poor man's alexandrite" as one can get various colors at low price.

Andalusite History

In 1789 Andalusite was found in Spain and named after Andalusia (the place of its discovery), hence sometimes it is also called Andalucia. It is also called the seeing stone as it is believed that andalusite can see different sides of a person's character. Also it can look at the problems from various angles.

Occurrence & Structure

A unique variety of andalusite is called "chiastolite". It contains black or brown clay and/or carbonaceous material inclusioned in the crystal and arranged in regular symmetrical shapes. Andalusite is also pleochroic i.e. different colors in different directions. The best color play of andalusite is seen in fancy shapes, particularly rectangular cushion shapes: in round cuts, the colors blend together.

Andalusite is mined in Brazil and Sri Lanka. Owing to its color and durability, andalusite is appropriate for men's jewelry.

Andalusite Stone Cut

The color displayed by Andalusite is because of its cut. The most common cuts that are given to andalusite are Emerald, Marquise, Oval, Round and Square shapes. Emerald, Marquise and Oval. With each cut the stone has one central color and many different colors when viewed from other angles. Although the stone does not require any heat treatment to enhance the color yet in few cases with heat the color of andalusite gemstone is improved.

Andalusite Properties & Mystical Powers

Andalusite Healing Properties

Andalusite Mystical Properties

  • It is the "seeing stone" as can see various shades of your characters.
  • Issues can be looked upon more rationally and without a bias or fear.
  • Andalusite Stone Jewelry

    Andalusite Earrings
    Jasper Stone
    Andalusite Ring
    Andalusite Ring



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