Grossular

Astrophyllite

Facts about Grossular and Astrophyllite

Grossular

Astrophyllite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Sri Lanka, India, Brazil

Canada, Russia

1.2 Color

Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow

Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow

1.3 Streak

Brownish, White, Brownish, White

Brown, White, Brown, White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.733.2-3.4

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

2.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

Greasy, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

None

Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow

3.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.730-1.7601.678-1.758

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

cubic

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0200.050

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Grossular Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Grossular Vs Astrophyllite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Grossular and Astrophyllite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Grossular and Astrophyllite, before you finalize to buy one.

Grossular is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.