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Cassiterite Vs Dioptase Facts


Astrology

Origin
Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality   
Sri Lanka   

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

Streak
Green   
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
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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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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael 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
Vitreous   
Adamantine, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green   
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   

Dispersion
0.04   
13
0.07   
6

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.644-1.720   
1.990-2.105   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.051-0.053   
0.096-0.098   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
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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Dioptase Vs Cassiterite Specifications

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

Dioptase 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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