Name ANDALUSITE
Variety ANDALUSITE
Origin Intinga (Minas Gerais) Brasil
Hardness 7,5
Composition Al2SiO5
Crystaline sys. RHOMBIC
Size   4,7x4x2 cm
Weight 225 gr




Description:
It is thus named because it was discovered in Andalusia (Spain). It appears in metamorphic rocks, sometimes as large crystals. Although the most frequent colour is brownish green, one can also find green, yellow and red crystals. When transparent, andalusite is one the most beautiful gems due to its strong pleochroism.


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ANDALUSITE



VARIETY ANDALUSITE