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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
-

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 Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Cassiterite Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Cassiterite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Cassiterite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Cassiterite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Cassiterite details and interesting facts are provided here.

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