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Facts about Cassiterite and Xonotlite


Xonotlite Vs Cassiterite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Sri Lanka   
Mexico   

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

Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   
Colorless, 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   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Greasy   
Vitreous, Silky   

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

Dispersion
0.07   
6
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Refractive Index
1.990-2.105   
1.581-1.593   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.096-0.098   
0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gems   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

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 Xonotlite Specifications

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

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

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