Properties
Mineral group: Plagioclase, Feldspar, Tectosilicate
Chemistry: (Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8, where Ca/(Ca + Na) is between 30%-50%
Color: White, gray, green, yellow and flesh red
Crystal system: Triclinic
Mohs Scale hardness: 6-6,5
Refractive index: 1.522-1,530
Birefringence: -0.008
Specific gravity: 2.56-2,58
Other
Andesine is one of many gems included in the group of Feldspar. Andesine was first described in 1841 from Colombia and deposits of today are among others in Kongo aswell as Tibet.
Read/Learn more about Feldspar under "Gemstoneinformation".
Andesine in healing (Source: ChatGPT)
Andesine is a beautiful and unusual crystal that is often found in red, green and sometimes color changing tones. In the world of healing, it is valued for its properties in emotional balance, creativity and spiritual connection.
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