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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Andalusite

✦ The Seeing Stone ✦

Crystal lore: 🎯 Focus🌳 Grounding🌊 Calm

Al₂SiO₅

Nesosilicate mineral.

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Andalusite specimen
Andalusite - Malacheta, Minas Gerais, Brazil.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness7.5
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.

⚖ Density3.12 – 3.18 g/cm³
Average
🔷 Orthorhombic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaAl₂SiO₅
ElementsAl, Si, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness7.5
Density3.12 – 3.18 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolAnd
Nickel–Strunz class9.AF.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

Varieties & related stones

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Associated with balance and self-realization.

Traditional uses
balance, self-reflection, grounding
Chakra
Root Heart
Zodiac
♍Virgo
Element
🌿Earth

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

Snowflake ObsidianA natural partner for balance; Snowflake Obsidian also adds purity. TourmalinePaired in tradition for balance, with Tourmaline bringing protection as well. Black TourmalineBoth carry the theme of grounding, so together they're thought to reinforce it. HematiteA natural partner for grounding; Hematite also adds focus. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies andalusite's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

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