Origin
Sri Lanka
  
Italy
  
Color
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Brown, Brownish, Black, Colorless, Green, gray
  
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black
  
Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White
  
Greenish, White, Greenish, White
  
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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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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Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
insoluble
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
  
2.58-2.80
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
  
{001} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Luster
Adamantine, Greasy
  
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
  
pale greenish yellow.
  
Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
  
Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.990-2.105
  
1.530-1.575
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
  
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
  
Birefringence
0.096-0.098
  
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Clarity
Transparent
  
Translucent
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Cassiterite Vs Antigorite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Cassiterite Vs Antigorite 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 Antigorite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Cassiterite and Antigorite, before you finalize to buy one.
Cassiterite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Antigorite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.