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Benitoite Vs Emerald Facts


Astrology

Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain   
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
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus, Mercury   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby   
Not Available   

Powers
Money, Protection, Love, Courage   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Taurus   
Not Available   

Talisman
Gemini   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble: HCl   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
3.61-3.68   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
[10 1 1] poor   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli   
O = colorless; E = purple   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
0.04   
11

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.565-1.602   
1.757-1.804   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070   
0.047   

Clarity
Color grading system   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Emerald Vs Benitoite Specifications

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

Emerald is known to regulate the influence of Mercury and Venus planet.Emerald, that occurs commonly in Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey color, possesses Receptive energy.Benitoite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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