Origin
Mexico
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.
Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
For which Rashi?
Cancer
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Element of Planets
Earth, Sun
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Spirituality, Healing
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
[10 1 1] poor
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
O = colorless; E = purple
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
1.757-1.804
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.154-0.174
0.047
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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Calcite Vs Benitoite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Calcite 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 Calcite and Benitoite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Calcite and Benitoite, before you finalize to buy one.
Calcite is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Calcite, that occurs commonly in White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown color, possesses Receptive energy.Benitoite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.