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