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Grossular Vs Rhodochrosite


Astrology

Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil   

Color
Red, Brown, rose   
Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow   

Streak
White   
Brownish, White, Brownish, White   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   
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Planet
Mars   
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Element of Planets
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Energy
Projective   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Mary Magdalene   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Greasy, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
0.02   
18

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.60   
1.730-1.760   

Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.020   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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