Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
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
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless
For which Rashi?
Aquarius
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
[10 1 1] poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
From the Congo
O = colorless; E = purple
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.554-1.573
1.757-1.804
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.010
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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Labradorite Vs Benitoite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Benitoite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Labradorite and Benitoite, before you finalize to buy one.
Labradorite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Benitoite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.