32mm Chiastolite Sphere With Hematite Stand

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    Product Description for 32mm Chiastolite Sphere With Hematite Stand

    The name "andalusite" comes from Andalusia, a province in Spain where it was discovered. Andalusite is pleochroic, meaning it appears to be different colors when viewed from different directions, and is generally cut to enhance this feature. In fact, andalusite has such pronounced pleochroism that the colors can be seen simultaneously. Andalusite ranks a 7 to 7.5 on Mohs' scale and is found in lovely earth-tone colors like reds, greens, and oranges. It is mined in Brazil and Sri Lanka.

    Product Information for 32mm Chiastolite Sphere With Hematite Stand

    Product Type:Single Stone

    Primary Stone /  Andalusite 

    Shape:RoundComposition:Natural
    Cut:FancyTreatment:Untreated
    Color:Brownish-RedGemstone Group:Andalusite
    Dimensions:32 MM - Not CalibratedOrigin:China
    Count:1.00Origin:China

    Care and Handling of 32mm Chiastolite Sphere With Hematite Stand

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    Customer Rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
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    : 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
    for the collector, July 30, 2007
    lisa1954
    Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
    Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

    "If you like collecting things a little out of the ordinary this is for you.
    The cross is very distinct, the color of the stone itself has spots of irridescence.
    People pick it up and sy "that's neat"
    I see no prupose, other than decorative, but it certainatly makes a good conversation piece."

    Product met expectations: Yes
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    Fast Facts
    Depending on the viewing direction, andalusite can appear olive green, rich reddish brown, or grayish green.
    Unlike alexandrite, andalusite color changes are pleochroic and based on viewing angle - not lighting.
    Andalusites are often cut so that the table is green with red or orange on the edges.
    Named after the Spanish city Andalusia, andalusite was first discovered in Spain.




    Andalusite is a naturally occurring pleochroic gemstone. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, andalusite is 7.5. It has a vitreous or matte luster, and primary sources include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Spain (Andalusia), Sri Lanka, and the United States.


    Color

    Andalusite is typically found in yellow-green, green, or brownish-red shades. As the andalusite stone is rotated, different colors and different intensities of colors can appear, including olive green, rich reddish brown, or grayish green.


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