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Facts about Chrysoberyl and Cassiterite


Cassiterite Vs Chrysoberyl Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: blue, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 8.5, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O3, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma. Bluish stones are most valuable. Prices for chrysoberyls grow rapidly with weight, and clean stones bigger than 15 cts are rare and therefore an excellent investment.   
Sri Lanka   

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

Streak
White   
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
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
Healing   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6-7   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine, Greasy   

Pleochroism
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green   
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
0.07   
6

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.746-1.763   
1.990-2.105   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.007-0.013   
0.096-0.098   

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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Chrysoberyl Vs Cassiterite Specifications

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

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

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