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.
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Venus, Mars
Element of Planets
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Water
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love, Courage
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Pleochroism
O = colorless; E = purple
typically moderate to strong
Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.757-1.804
1.614-1.666
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.047
0.014-0.040
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 Tourmaline Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Benitoite Vs Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Benitoite and Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.
Benitoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Tourmaline, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet. Tourmaline, which is classic Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.