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Cassiterite Vs Agate Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
Sri Lanka   

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

Streak
White   
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   

For which Rashi?
Gemini   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Not Available   

Deities
Bragi   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Courage, Love, Healing, Protection   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Absent   
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   

Dispersion
None   
0.07   
6

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.990-2.105   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.004   
0.096-0.098   

Clarity
Translucent   
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   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Agate Vs Cassiterite Specifications

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

Agate is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.Agate, that occurs commonly in Yellow, Red, White, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Black, Blue, Brown color, possesses Projective energy.Cassiterite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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