Facts about Benitoite and Chrome Tourmaline
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.
  
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Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
  
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
  
Streak
White
  
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For which Rashi?
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Libra
  
Planet
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Venus, Mars
  
Element of Planets
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Earth
  
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective
  
Deities
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Venus, Mars
  
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love, Courage
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
  
2.85-3.35
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
  
3,2
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple
  
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent
  
Transparent, Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.757-1.804
  
1.614-1.666
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
  
Hexagonal
  
Birefringence
0.047
  
0.014-0.040
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Transparent
  
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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Benitoite Vs Chrome Tourmaline Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Benitoite Vs Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Benitoite and Chrome Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.
Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Chrome Tourmaline, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet. Chrome Tourmaline, which is classic White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet colored gem, possesses Projective energy.