Grossular Information

Grossular

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Sri Lanka, India, Brazil

1.2 Color

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

1.3 Streak

Brownish, White, Brownish, 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

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

2.6 Cleavage

none

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.02

Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.730-1.760

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

cubic

3.8 Birefringence

0.020

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Green Gemstones

Grossular Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Grossular Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Grossular information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Grossular is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Grossular such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Grossular details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Brazil, India and Sri Lanka.
Color: Common colors observed are Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow.
Chemical Formula: Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).

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