Brucite

Benitoite

Facts about Brucite and Benitoite

Brucite

Benitoite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Pakistan

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.

1.2 Color

White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, Blue, gray, Yellow, White

Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.61-3.68

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Irregular

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

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

[10 1 1] poor

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

O = colorless; E = purple

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.04

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.56-1.601.757-1.804

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.0200.047

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Brucite Vs Benitoite Specifications

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

Brucite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Benitoite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.