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Facts about Benitoite and Charoite


Charoite 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.   
Russia   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Jupiter, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water, Earth, Air   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Minerva, Vac   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Healing, Love, Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
2.54-2.78   

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

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant   

Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.757-1.804   
1.545-1.560   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.047   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

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   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Benitoite Vs Charoite Specifications

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

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Charoite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Neptune planet. Charoite, which is classic Violet, Brown, Violet, Brown colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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