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Facts about Cassiterite and Chrysotile


Chrysotile Vs Cassiterite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Sri Lanka   
Southern and central Africa   

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

Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

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 Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Greasy   
Silky   

Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.07   
6
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.990-2.105   
1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)   

Birefringence
0.096-0.098   
0.001   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

Benefits

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 Chrysotile Specifications

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

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

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