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Facts about Benitoite and Calcite

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1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA, Color: blue or violetish blue, colorless, Hardness: 6 6.5, Refractive index: 1.76 1.80, Density: 3.60 3.68, Chemical composition: BaTiSi3O9, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: San Benito Country, USA. Very rare collectors stone. Found only in San Benito County, California, USA, with specimens over 2 ct. being extremely rare.
Mexico
1.2 Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
1.3 Streak
White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Cancer
1.5 Planet
Not Available
Sun
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
Earth, Sun
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
Receptive
1.9 Deities
Not Available
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
Spirituality, Healing
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
2.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Soluble
2.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.67-2.73
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
2.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3
2.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
Albite Specific..
0.04
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Specifications
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.804
1.486-1.658
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
0.047
0.154-0.174
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available
Not Available

Benitoite Vs Calcite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Benitoite Vs Calcite 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 Benitoite and Calcite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Benitoite and Calcite, before you finalize to buy one.

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Calcite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Calcite, which is classic White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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