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.
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma
Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Receptive
Deities
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Goddess
Not to wear with
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Powers
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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
2.6-2.7
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
3,1
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.757-1.804
1.52-1.56
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.047
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent
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 Iolite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Benitoite Vs Iolite 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 Iolite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Benitoite and Iolite, before you finalize to buy one.
Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Iolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet. Iolite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.