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Andalusite
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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.
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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
Traditional Birthstone for any Month
Not a stone of any particular star sign
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Chakra
Classification:
Andalusite is associated
with the
3rd,
Solar Plexus Chakra and
4th
Heart Chakra.
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Gemstone
Properties
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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. |
