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Origin
Sri Lanka

Color
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, gray

Streak
White, Brownish

For which Rashi?
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Planet
-

Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle

Solubility
insoluble

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

Mohs Hardness
6-7

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Greasy

Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow

Dispersion
0.07 18

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index
1.990-2.105

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
tetragonal

Birefringence
0.096-0.098

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health

Respiratory
Poor

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Focus

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Manifestation

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Cassiterite Effects

Cassiterites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Cassiterite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Cassiterite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Cassiterite Benefits can be reaped, when Cassiterite stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Cassiterite Specifications

Cassiterite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Cassiterite, we provide you with a few prominent Cassiterite facts.

The gem is commonly found in Sri Lanka.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Cassiterite. It is mainly composed of SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.

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