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Pearl 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   

Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   
Green, Blue   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Cancer, Gemini, Cancer, Gemini, Cancer, Gemini   

Planet
Not Available   
Moon   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Venus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Love, Money   

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   
2.60-2.85   

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   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.757-1.804   
1.52-1.66   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.047   
0.156   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Benitoite Vs Pearl Specifications

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

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Pearl, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Pearl, which is classic Green, Blue colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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