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Facts about Cuprite and Cassiterite


Cassiterite Vs Cuprite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Sri Lanka   

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

Streak
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red   
White, Brownish, Brownish, 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
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Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15   
6.86-7.03   

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

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Adamantine, Greasy   

Pleochroism
visible   
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.07   
6

Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
2.849   
1.990-2.105   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.096-0.098   

Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann   
Transparent   

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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Cuprite Vs Cassiterite Specifications

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

Cuprite 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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