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Facts about Cassiterite and Linarite


Linarite Vs Cassiterite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Sri Lanka   
Linarite, from La Carolina District, Linares, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, the type locality . Picture width 1.5 mm   

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

Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   
Blue   

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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Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
5.35   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Greasy   
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue   

Dispersion
0.07   
6
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.990-2.105   
1.809-1.859   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.096-0.098   
0.050   

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 Linarite Specifications

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

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

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