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.
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain
Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
Red, Brown, rose
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective
Deities
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Mary Magdalene
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3
Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple
Weak
Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.757-1.804
1.60
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.047
0.208-0.220
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to nearly opaque
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 Rhodochrosite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Benitoite Vs Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Benitoite and Rhodochrosite, before you finalize to buy one.
Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Rhodochrosite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Rhodochrosite, which is classic Red, Brown, rose colored gem, possesses Projective energy.