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Chiastolite is a variety of andalusite, named after the characteristic cross in the section of the crystal chiastos cross. Due to its character in the cross section is Chiastolite since ancient times used for making amulets. Chiastolieten are known from the Fichtelgebirge in Germany. They are also found in Santiago de Compostela in Spain, in Brittany in France and in the French Pyrenees. In England, they are rare in Russia chiastolieten found in the Trans-Baikal region. In the area of Bona in Algeria found his beautiful stone, as well as at various locations in Arizona, USA. Probably the finest to be found in Bimbowrie chiastolieten in Australia. Recently, it has also found good stones in China.