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Facts about Cassiterite and Forsterite


Forsterite 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   
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White   

Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
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Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
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Not Available   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Greasy   
Vitreous   

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

Dispersion
0.07   
6
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.990-2.105   
1.635-1.671   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.096-0.098   
0.033-0.042   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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 Forsterite Specifications

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

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

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