Facts about Grossular and Smoky Quartz
Origin
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
  
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow
  
Brown, Black
  
Streak
Brownish, White, Brownish, White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Capricorn, Sagittarius
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Saturn
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Earth
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Nerthus
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Protection
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
none
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
None
  
None
  
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.730-1.760
  
1.544-1.553
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
cubic
  
Hexagonal
  
Birefringence
0.020
  
0.009
  
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
  
Opaque
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cardiovascular
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Respiratory
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Reproductive
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Digestive
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Psychology
Not Available
  
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Healing
Not Available
  
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Qualities Associated
Not Available
  
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Grossular Vs Smoky Quartz Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Grossular Vs Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Grossular and Smoky Quartz, before you finalize to buy one.
Grossular is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Smoky Quartz, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Smoky Quartz, which is classic Brown, Black colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.