Perfect Cross-Shaped Andalusite (Variety of Chiastolite) Polished Silver Pendant from China - 1.2" - 4.6 Grams minerals large Aragonite crystal from Spain

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Based on 4223 specimens

Perfect Cross-Shaped Andalusite (Variety of Chiastolite) Polished Silver Pendant from China - 1.2" - 4.6 Grams minerals large Aragonite crystal from SpainPolished Andalusite (Chiastolite) silver pendant with perfect cross shaped black carbon inclusions from China. Andalusite Stones contain inclusions of black material, which carbonaceous, arranged in such a way as to give a cross like figure in cross sections of crystals. Because of the shape of the figure exhibited by these crystals, this variety was early called chiastolite, and was valued as a sacred charm. Andalusite alters readily to kaolin,