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Facts about Cassiterite and Albite


Albite Vs Cassiterite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Sri Lanka   
Not Available   

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

Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Aquarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Noted   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
2.60-2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Greasy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   
colorless.   

Dispersion
0.07   
6
1.00   
1

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.990-2.105   
1.525-1.542   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.096-0.098   
0.008-0.011   

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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Cassiterite Vs Albite Specifications

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

Cassiterite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Albite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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