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Kunzite
Benitoite
Benitoite Vs Kunzite Facts


Astrology
Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, 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
Colorless, pink   
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   
Streak
Not Available   
White   
For which Rashi?
Taurus   
Not Available   
Planet
Pluto, Venus   
Not Available   
Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   
Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Love   
Not Available   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble: HCl   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.61-3.68   
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
[10 1 1] poor   
Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
O = colorless; E = purple   
Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.04   
11
Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   
Refractive Index
1.657-1.681   
1.757-1.804   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   
Birefringence
0.014-0.016   
0.047   
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Kunzite Vs Benitoite Specifications

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

Kunzite is known to regulate the influence of Pluto and Venus planet.Kunzite, that occurs commonly in Colorless, pink color, possesses Receptive energy.Benitoite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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