Andalusite

/ændəˈluːsaɪt/ noun

Definition

A hard mineral composed of aluminum silicate, typically found in metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone.

Etymology

Named after Andalusia, Spain, where the mineral was first discovered in significant quantities in the 18th century.

Kelly Says

Andalusite can show three different colors when viewed from different angles—a property called pleochroism—making gem hunters excited about stones that look like shapeshifters!

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