Name | ANDALUSITE | Variety | ANDALUSITE | Origin | Ogilby (California) USA | Hardness | 7,5 | Composition | Al2SiO5 | Crystaline sys. | RHOMBIC
| Size | 7x3,8x2,7 cm | Weight | 167 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
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