Andalusite

Physical Features:

Thename Andalusite was given by Delamtharie after the Andalusia Province ofSpain. Later it was found that the type site of the mineral is El Cardoso inAlmeria Province. Many scholars have advocated a change of name, but still, themineral is popular as Andalusite. The stone may be of varying colors rangingfrom pink, rose-red, brown, green and white. The purple variety of Andalusiteis known as Viridine and Chiastolite is another variety which includes blackinclusions of carbon. The varying colors make it popular as a preciousgemstone. Often in round or square cut gemstones, the colors blend togethergiving a beautiful mosaic appearance. The price of this gemstone depends a loton the perfect cutting edge, as only a masters craftsmen can cut the crystal inperfect angles without which the pleochroic colors of the gemstone will not bevisible. It's opaque variety Chiastolite is of not much demand in the gemstoneindustry.

Itsuses and purposes:

It helps its wearer to see calmly withoutany bias different characteristics in metaphysical works.

The wearer of this gemstone has anuplifted wisdom so that one can look at a problem from various aspects and cantake proper judgement and decision to solve it without any fear.

The healing power of Andalusite is knownto reduce anxiety, loneliness, depression, stress, and guilt.

Wearing it the person will come to knowabout his powers of which he is not aware of. This helps the person to beconfident and use his power in a good way.

The gemstone improves oxygen deficiencyhence it cures heart and eye diseases.

Andalusite promotes memory, recollectingand thinking ability.

It is also beneficial to those who aresuffering due to bad memories and adverse situations.

The stone has proved to regulate sleep andalleviates the process of healing in case of nerve, muscle and joint ailment.