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
Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Water
Finger
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Ring Metal
Not Available
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Energy
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Receptive
Deities
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Apollo
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Psychic Power, Prosperity
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.95-4.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
None, but may exhibit parting
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple
Strong
Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.757-1.804
1.762-1.788
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.047
0.008-0.009
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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 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.