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Semi Precious Stone Andesine

Andesine is feldspar mineral composing chemicals NaAlSi3O8 ranging in different colors like orange, red, champagne, orangey red. The refractive index for the gemstone andesine is 1.54 to 1.55 with Mohs scale hardness of 6. The specific gravity for andesine is 2.62 to 2.65 and the crystal group is triclinic. Attractive gem jewelry is made designed from the gemstone andesine.

Features of the stone:

Luster:
The triclinic symmetry gives enormous luster to the stone and the diaphaneity of the gem varies from transparent to translucent that is some stones allow the light to pass through it and some don't, due to the distortion of the atoms.

Shape:
The andesine is a pear or oval shaped gem. Being small in nature, it is hard to find it in fancy shapes. It is perfectly cleaved and its density varies from 2.65 – 2.69.

Healing powers of the stone:
This gem stone is believed that the stone is associated with heart chakra, so it is widely used by crystal healing practitioners to cure heart and brain diseases. The stress can be relieved by placing the stone above the heart or holding it in hand. It is proved that the metabolism activities get balanced by wearing these exquisite andesine stone jewelries. The pain associated with the rheumatism and arthritis is healed by this valuable stone.

Myths:
It is the recently discovered stone, so it is not associated with any planet or zodiac sign.

Historical Facts of Andesine

Refractive Index: 1.54 –1.55

Chemical Composition: NaAlSi3O8

Hardness: 6

Density: 2.62 – 2.65

Crystal Group: Triclinic

Color: Orange, Champagne, Orangey red, Red

Ocurrence: Marmaton mine, Colombia

Gem Stone Andesine Jewelry