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Facts about Amber and Cassiterite


Cassiterite Vs Amber Facts


Astrology

Origin
India   
Sri Lanka   

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

Streak
White   
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   

For which Rashi?
Leo   
Not Available   

Planet
Sun   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Not Available   

Deities
Freyja   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection, Love   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
None   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-7   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Adamantine, Greasy   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.07   
6

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.539-1.545   
1.990-2.105   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Amorphous   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.096-0.098   

Clarity
Transparent   
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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Amber Vs Cassiterite Specifications

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

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

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