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 home learning library andalusite
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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.
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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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| Learn more about this and other gemstones, by reading one of the many fine gemstone books available from Jewelry Television®.
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