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Benitoite
Obsidian
Obsidian 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.   
Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Turkey, Mexico, Guatemala, Mexico, Guatemala   
Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   
Brown, Green   
Streak
White   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Sagittarius   
Planet
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Element of Planets
Not Available   
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Not Available   
Projective   
Deities
Not Available   
Itzpapalotl   
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
2.35-2.60   
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
Not Available   
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-5.5   
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple   
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Dispersion
0.04   
11
0.01   
29
Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   
Refractive Index
1.757-1.804   
1.450-1.550   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Amorphous   
Birefringence
0.047   
Not Available   
Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   
Benefits
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 Obsidian Specifications

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

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Obsidian, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Obsidian, which is classic Brown, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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