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Cassiterite Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   
Sri Lanka   

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

Streak
White   
White, Brownish, Brownish, White   

For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius   
Not Available   

Planet
Mars   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Not Available   

Deities
Buddha, Krishna   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh   
Not Available   

Powers
Wealth, Joy   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Pisces   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
6.86-7.03   

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

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Adamantine, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.07   
6

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
1.990-2.105   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.008   
0.096-0.098   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
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Respiratory
Not Available   
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Ruby Vs Cassiterite Specifications

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

Ruby is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Ruby, that occurs commonly in Red, pink, Red color, possesses Projective energy.Cassiterite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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