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Facts about Malachite and Cassiterite


Cassiterite Vs Malachite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, green   
Sri Lanka   

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

Streak
Green   
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   

For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Freyja   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
6.86-7.03   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   
Adamantine, Greasy   

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

Dispersion
None   
0.07   
6

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.655-1.909   
1.990-2.105   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.254   
0.096-0.098   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
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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Malachite Vs Cassiterite Specifications

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

Malachite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Malachite, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Receptive energy.Cassiterite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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