{"product_id":"andalusite-raw-specimen-2","title":"Andalusite Raw Specimen 2","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAndalusite is an aluminium silicate mineral that forms naturally during the metamorphism of clay-rich rocks under high temperatures and pressures. It is named after Andalusia in Spain, although the first specimens were later found to have originated elsewhere. Well-formed crystals are found in countries including Brazil, Spain, Sri Lanka, Australia and the USA.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of andalusite's most distinctive features is its strong pleochroism—it can display different colours depending on the viewing angle, often shifting between green, brown, gold, olive and reddish tones. Some specimens contain dark carbon inclusions that form a natural cross pattern, known as chiastolite, a well-known variety of andalusite.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom a symbolic and spiritual perspective, andalusite is often associated with:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdaptability and resilience during times of change.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeeing situations from multiple perspectives.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBalancing opposing viewpoints and inner conflicts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eEncouraging clear decision-making and personal integrity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSupporting grounded spiritual growth while remaining practical.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMany crystal practitioners associate andalusite with the Root Chakra for stability and grounding, while its colour-changing nature is also linked with the Solar Plexus and Third Eye Chakras, encouraging confidence, insight and flexible thinking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a Mohs hardness of around 6.5–7.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Zen Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56362951442811,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/9491\/3865\/files\/1000052933.jpg?v=1785681088","url":"https:\/\/thezenshop.co.uk\/products\/andalusite-raw-specimen-2","provider":"The Zen Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}