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Facts about Cassiterite and Taaffeite


Taaffeite Vs Cassiterite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Sri Lanka   
Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China   

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

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
3.60-3.61   

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

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Imperfect/fair/absent   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.07   
6
0.02   
18

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.990-2.105   
1.70-1.73   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.096-0.098   
0.055   

Clarity
Transparent   
Color grading system   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Cassiterite Vs Taaffeite Specifications

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

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

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