Andalusite

`"an-dl-oo-sahyt`

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General Gemstone Details

A beautiful birefringence gemstone which can range in color from a pale yellowish brown, to a dark bottle green, to a dark brown or the most popular the greenish red color. It often changes color from green to yellow to red depending upon the cut and angle of light reflection. Quite similar in appearance, in fact, to alexandrite in color. An affordable, uniquely beautiful gemstone that anyone would be proud to own.

Andalusite is best known for its strong pleochroism and it's unusual color. It isn't immediately considered to be a "color change stone" but it frequently shows two or more colors at the same time. Even the rough crystals will often show green in one direction and red in another. The color is quite difficult to match on any any standard color chart.

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7.5 with a orthorhombic crystal structure.

Andalusite is mined in Brazil and Sri Lanka. In times past andalusite was sometimes called the "poor man's alexandrite" as it offers similar color play at a much lower price. But andalusite really doesn't look much like alexandrite, which changes from green to red in different light. It is not really a color change stone at all because the colors are always there all at the same time.

That should not diminish its appeal though, especially for those who like earth tones. Andalusite offers a great deal of impact for a relatively low price.

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Mystical Properties:
Andalusite is sometimes called "The Seeing Stone" because it is used in metaphysical works to calmly see the various parts of one's character without bias. Used to encourage one to look at issues rationally by helping one to see the various sides to a problem or situation without judgment or fear. It also helps one to realize the self-sacrifice is okay, but never required, and it is quite useful for scrying.

Andalusite encourages on eto look at issues rationally by helping one to see the various sides to a situation or a problem. It also helps on to realize that self sacrafice is "okay", but NEVER required. It is said to promote the chivalrous aspects of ones character and encourages moderation in all things...including moderation!

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Healing Properties:
Andalusite is said to enhance memory as well as personal recall. It is also said to bring chivalry, moderation and balance. It is also a stone that is said to be helpful for meditation and centering.

Physically andalusite is used in crystal healing and folk healing for ailments such as AIDS, eye problems, deficiencies in calcium, oxygen, iodine, and water retention.

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Magical Properties:
Energy: Not Noted
Element: Not Noted
Powers: Not Noted

More information on this stone and it's uses in magic would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us at webmistress@shimmerlings.com Thank you.

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Zodiac:
Associations: Not Noted

Not a Birthstone for any noted month.

Stone of Virgo Andalusite can be used to promote viewing the different facets of ones character and ones emotional, physical and intellectual being while allowing one to remain grounded and unbiased about the result.

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More Chakra Info

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Chakra Classification:
Andalusite is associated with the 3rd, or Solar Plexus Chakra and 4th, or Heart Chakra .

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.