Andelusite
Andalusite is an aluminum silicate mineral famous for its pronounced pleochroism—the ability to display different colors when viewed from different angles. Often called "poor man’s alexandrite," it shifts between earthy hues of olive green, brownish-pink, yellow, and reddish-brown without requiring a change in lighting.
Key Properties
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Hardness: 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for daily wear in rings and pendants.
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Chemical Formula: Al₂SiO₅ (polymorph of kyanite and sillimanite).
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Reflective Display: Unlike alexandrite (which shifts color based on the light source), andalusite shows multiple colors simultaneously as light hits its facets from different directions.
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Origins: Primary gem-quality deposits are found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Russia, and Spain (where it was first discovered in Andalusia).
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