Andalusite stone: gem properties, stone jewelry, purpose

The gem has a unique feature that no other stone has: in cross section it has a pattern resembling a cross. So, as many believe, it is related to God. The stone is overgrown with numerous legends. One of them says that the tears of the heavenly fairies, mourning the death of Jesus, fell on the stones, and they absorbed them in the form of drawings and crosses. Ancient priests used andalusite to communicate with the other world. It was an obligatory attribute of rituals, communication with spirits and entering a trance. They wore amulets at the heart, and sacredly believed in its divine origin. Christians believed that the red mineral is a drop of the blood of the heavenly patron. The ancient soothsayer Nostradamus never parted with a unique gem, wore many pendants and bracelets. People with extrasensory abilities call it "seeing" because it helps to recognize a person, to penetrate into his soul.

Place of Birth

Andalusite was first discovered in Andalusia, in the south of sunny Spain, therefore it received the same name.

Mineral deposits are found in South Africa, Brazil, Turkey, Sri Lanka, USA, Canada, Slovakia, Sweden, Austria, China. At present, deposits have been discovered in Ceylon, in India, and Uzbekistan.In Russia, this amazing mineral is mined in the region of the Ural Mountains, Kabardino-Balkaria, in the city of Nerchinsk, in Transbaikalia. The stone lies along the banks of rivers, where it appears on the surface in the form of accumulations of grains and prismatic columnar crystals. The length of crystalline formations reaches 15 cm.

Varieties of the mineral

In appearance, andalusite is similar to the gemstone alexandrite. It has a glassy oily sheen and is able to change color when it is rotated to a different position. Minerals are found in dark red, green, pink, white, gray, yellow, sometimes purple and crimson colors and have three varieties: chiastolite ("cross"), titanium, green stone.

The carbonaceous and clay particles contained in chiastolite form a cross-shaped pattern of dark color; in the section, it clearly stands out against a lighter background. The servants of the temples consider this type of "their" stone. The titanium variety contains titanium impurities in its composition, which form a gray color with a silvery tint. Green stone contains iron and manganese in large quantities. In the cross section of the stone, inclusions of different colors are visible, resembling tangerine slices in shape. When the stone is tilted, yellowness is visible. Only green crystals give this color effect, due to this this variety is the most valuable. The ability to change color when tilted is called pleochroism.

Application of stone

Andalusite is aluminum silicate in composition.

Withstands high temperatures, melts easily. Due to these properties, it has found application in the production of refractory metals, glass, cement, ceramic products, thermal insulation materials, automotive spark plugs.The stone is used for the manufacture of paving slabs and paving stones. Andalusite is a brittle stone, difficult to cut, so it is not often used by jewelers. Moreover, a stone of high jewelry quality is very rare, but the price of andalusite jewelry is growing year by year. In the old days, andalusite was cut across the section, the plates were polished and worn like amulets. Now they can be found in a small assortment in jewelry stores. Andalusite is considered a semi-precious stone, its noble brilliance is clearly visible in the photo. It is used for inserts into rings, brooches, cufflinks, earrings, pendants and necklaces are made from it. The starting price is $15 - $20 per carat, and the green mineral with inclusions is estimated at $200,300. The price for a cut piece of jewelry can reach 3-4 thousand dollars. The overflow of the stone is noticeable in sunlight and in the evening twilight. The stone gets along with absolutely all signs of the zodiac. He feels the intentions of his owner, character and inclinations, unpretentious in handling and storage, you just can’t leave him in the sun for a long time, avoid chemical exposure.

Amazing properties of stone

The purpose of the mineral

Andalusite is one of the most mystical natural minerals. Popularity among magicians, sorcerers, psychics is explained by its use to stay in a state of trance and communicate with otherworldly forces. During the Middle Ages, priests used it to perform ritual actions in the name of their power. Amulets saved the lives of warriors in combat operations, and ministers of churches used them to turn to higher powers.The mineral has tremendous energy and great potential, but most of all it helps people who themselves provide all possible assistance to those in need. These are doctors and rescuers, military and priests, as well as veterinarians and gardeners. The stone does not tolerate frivolous and neglectful treatment of it. The mineral will not be useful to an envious and unfriendly person with selfish goals of obtaining material gain by deceiving other people. He will simply leave this person, get lost, disappear. The mineral helps a person obsessed with good intentions, who wants to master wisdom and turn it for the benefit of people. Andalusite will provide real help only for the sake of true spiritual and noble goals. It will help people who are trying to comprehend the secrets of life and the Universe, will advance them to a higher level of knowledge and development.

The magical effects of the stone

Andalusite has a positive effect on team building and the establishment of friendly relations, facilitates getting used to new people. The stone is able to reveal and keep secrets, protect from unnecessary attention and false gossip. Helps to make sense of difficult life situations. An amazing mineral provides an opportunity to get the right answers to many questions. The stone brings fidelity to marriage. People who own andalusite comprehend the joy of creativity. The mystical stone pushes to master esoteric abilities, teaches to recognize the call signs of the Universe.

Psychics of the present time especially believe in the power of the stone. They are sure that andalusite:

• can bring the owner to a new frontier of consciousness, open up a different, sacred world in front of him, help to contact the spirits
• helps to maintain composure in dangerous situations and make the right decision
• a variety of green makes you determine your purpose and recognize the essence of a stranger
• the mysticism of the stone is used for meditation and calls for sociability
• helps to maintain a strong mind during periods of stress, makes you think rationally and consider problems more meaningfully
• the emerald appearance of the mineral helps to clearly determine your path and cope with phobias
• leads to calmness, moderation, calls for noble and lofty aspirations
• contributes to the formation of the right opinion about people
• protects from negative influences, helps communication.

Medicinal properties

The healing properties of the stone have been known since ancient times. Healers insisted water on the mineral and treated them with skin diseases, including fungal ones. Modern therapists note the preventive and restorative effect of andalusite on the body. If you wear an amulet on your chest, it will protect against lung diseases.

The mineral raises the tone of the body and strengthens the immune system. The stone normalizes the activity of the nervous system:

1. relieves chronic insomnia, pessimism and depression
2. eliminates the effects of stress
3. eliminates fears

In addition, andalusite has a therapeutic effect on varicose veins, prevents heart attack, stroke. As well as:

1. helps improve memory
2. increases mental abilities and gives logical thinking
3. develops intuition, increases insight
4. retains calcium in the body, thereby alleviating pain in arthritis, arthrosis, gout, rheumatism
5. treats migraine, improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system, normalizes blood pressure.

Raw minerals have the greatest healing properties. In their natural form, they are able to improve vision, reduce oxygen starvation.

Andalusite will save and protect the owner from troubles and rash acts, relieve phobias, lead to peace of mind, lead to harmony in communication, and help achieve high goals. The action of the mineral is aimed at increasing intelligence, improving attention, memory and telepathy. It will be useful only to kind, decent people who are not capable of negative actions and influencing others.

Photo of Andulazite stone