Andalousite - Lot de 4 Calcite Fossilized coral is the result

Fossilized coral is the result of replacing prehistoric coral with quartz or silica thus creating a fossil

Origin: Brazil

It is very popular in jewelry because it has optical properties similar to diamond

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Andalousite - Lot de 4 Calcite Fossilized coral is the resultAndalusite is a fascinating stone because of its trichroism. Light is absorbed differently depending on the direction of observation. It is possible to observe, by turning it, shades of green, brown and red. It was named so in honor of the supposed region of its discovery. Although discovered in Spain, this stone does not come from Andalusia. We find it today mainly in Brazil and Burma. Variety: Andalusite Color: Trichroic: Green, red and brown