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Diamond 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, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Color: colorless, light yellow, brownish. Very rare varieties: red, Not Available, Not Available, yellow. Hardness: 10, Refractive index: 2.42, Density: 3.52, Chemical composition: C, Crystal structure: cubic, Origins: Southern and central Africa, Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil.   

Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue   

Streak
White   
Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Leo   

Planet
Not Available   
Sun, Venus, Venus, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Frigg   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Spirituality, Protection, Courage, Healing, Love, Money, Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Leo   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
10   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple   
None   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
0.04   
10

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.757-1.804   
2.417-2.419   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.047   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Like Jupiter, it bestows money, comforts and fortune on a person when it is strong and significantly well placed. It can be useful in the cure of venereal and reproductive system diseases. Wearing a diamond is said to give happiness in the married life as well as magnetism and attractiveness to the wearer.   

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 Diamond Specifications

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

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Diamond, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter, Sun, Venus and Venus planet. Diamond, which is classic Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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