Andalusite allows one to view the different facets of one’s character (emotional, physical and intellectual) while remaining grounded and unbiased about the results. Andalusite encourages rationality when looking at any issue. It is a stimulant to memory and recollection. Andalusite aids in recovery when one feels thrown out of balance. It helps to cleanse and balance the heart, releasing blockages caused by anger, anxiety and hurt.

Physically, Andalusite helps with psychosomatic or stress-related ailments, as well as bone fractures and connective tissues.

The opaque variety of Andalusite that contains a cross-shape when sliced is known as Chiastolite or Fairy Cross.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Andalusite

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Heart-Chakra

SECONDARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Orthorhombic-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Al2SiO5 - Aluminum Silicate

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Virgo-(August-23-to-September-22)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-7

HARDNESS: 7.5-Hardness

COLOR: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, White

LOCATION: Australia, Brazil, China, Russia, Spain

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: an-duh-loo-site

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Bones-Broken, Muscle-Pain-or-Issues, Psychosomatic-Illness, Stress-Related-Ailments

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Anger-Diffusing-or-Release, Eases-Depression, Emotional-Balance, Emotional-Blockages, Self-Confidence-and-Self-Worth

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Astral-Projection-and-Traveling, Grounding, Removes-Energy-Blockages

AFFIRMATION: I find balance by listening to my mind and my heart.

QUESTION: What activities help you stay balanced and centered?

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