Min. [f. Andalusia a province of Spain, where first found + -ITE.] A very hard silicate of alumina, found in rhombic crystals of various color.
1837–80. Dana, Min., 371. Andalusite … color whitish, rose-red, flesh-red, violet, pearl-gray, reddish-brown, olive-green.
1843. Humble, Dict. Geol., Andalusite, occurs in gneiss in England.
