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Ruby 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.   
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   

Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   
Red, pink, Red   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Ring Finger   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Buddha, Krishna   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh   

Powers
Not Available   
Wealth, Joy   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Pisces   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple   
Strong: purplish-red   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
0.02   
21

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.757-1.804   
1.762-1.778   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.047   
0.008   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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 Ruby Specifications

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

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Ruby, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Ruby, which is classic Red, pink, Red colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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