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.
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
  
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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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
  
4.392
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
  
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous, Resinous
  
Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple
  
Faint
  
Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent
  
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Refractive Index
1.757-1.804
  
1.827-1.879
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.047
  
0.042-0.051
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
TransparentAnthony et al
  
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 Fayalite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Benitoite Vs Fayalite 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 Fayalite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Benitoite and Fayalite, before you finalize to buy one.
Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Fayalite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.