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Serpentine
Benitoite
Benitoite Vs Serpentine Facts


Astrology
Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy   
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, Yellow   
Violet, Blue, Colorless, Blue, pink, White, Colorless   
Streak
Not Available   
White   
For which Rashi?
Gemini   
Not Available   
Planet
Saturn   
Not Available   
Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Projective   
Not Available   
Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Healing   
Not Available   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble: HCl   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62   
3.61-3.68   
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Cleavage
Not Available   
[10 1 1] poor   
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5   
6-6.5   
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
O = colorless; E = purple   
Dispersion
None   
0.04   
11
Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent   
Refractive Index
1.560-1.571   
1.757-1.804   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   
Birefringence
0.008-0.014   
0.047   
Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   
Benefits
Physical
  
  
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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Serpentine Vs Benitoite Specifications

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

Serpentine is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Serpentine, that occurs commonly in White, Yellow color, possesses Projective energy.Benitoite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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