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Facts about Benitoite and Sapphire

1 Astrology
1.1 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, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
1.2 Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
1.3 Streak
White
Not Available
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
1.5 Planet
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Saturn
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
Water
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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Receptive
1.9 Deities
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Apollo
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Psychic Power, Prosperity
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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2.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
insoluble
2.3 Durability
Not Available
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.95-4.03
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
None, but may exhibit parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
9
2.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple
Strong
3.3 Dispersion
Albite Specific..
0.04
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Fluorite Specifications
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.804
1.762-1.788
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
0.047
0.008-0.009
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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Benitoite Vs Sapphire Specifications

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

Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sapphire, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Sapphire, which is classic Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.