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Benitoite
Kunzite
Kunzite 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.   
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico   
Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   
Colorless, pink   
Streak
White   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Taurus   
Planet
Not Available   
Pluto, Venus   
Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   
Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Not Available   
Love   
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   
3.15-3.21   
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
1,2 prismatic   
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple   
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Dispersion
0.04   
11
0.02   
22
Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   
Refractive Index
1.757-1.804   
1.657-1.681   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
Hexagonal   
monoclinic   
Birefringence
0.047   
0.014-0.016   
Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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   
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Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   
Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Benitoite Vs Kunzite Specifications

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

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Kunzite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Pluto and Venus planet. Kunzite, which is classic Colorless, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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