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Facts about Benitoite and Celestine


Celestine Vs Benitoite Facts


Astrology

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.   
The origin of celestine is chiefly sedimentary. It occurs as cavity or, fissure fillings, Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Gemini   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water, Air   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Gia   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
3.90-4.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple   
Weakly trichroiC   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Gems   

Refractive Index
1.757-1.804   
1.619-1.635   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.047   
0.004-0.012   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gems   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
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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   
Not Available   

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Benitoite Vs Celestine Specifications

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

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Celestine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Celestine, which is classic Colorless, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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