Cassiterite Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Cassiterite Stone / Crystal
Chemical Formula:	SnO2
Chemical Composition:	Tin oxide, sometimes with some iron
Crystal System:	Tetragonal
Lustre:	Adamantine, Greasy, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:	Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Colour:	Black, yellow, brown, red or white
Streak:	Brownish white, white, greyish
Hardness:	6 - 7 on Mohs Scale
Tenacity:	Brittle
Cleavage:	Imperfect/Fair
Fracture:	Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:	7.15
Refractive Index:	1.990 to 2.105

Properties of Cassiterite Stone / Crystal

Cassiterite is a very important gemstone found in the form of tin. It is also called 'Tinstone' or 'tin gemstone' and are found in many colours like black, yellow, brown, light black, red and also colourless. They appear to be small and unassuming found in the form of small and scratched prisms. The name Cassiterite is derived from a Greek word meaning tin. This gemstone spreads fire faster than diamond and has been brought to use by people since ancient times.

Cassiterite Stone Healing Properties

Cassiterite has a strong grounding energy which allows one to draw Divine light and facilitates the soul to rise up from the body into the Light. It encourages deep healing at the soul level and helps to release cellular memories. It assists in healing all the past issues that may be hindering the present and allows moving forward in ones journey in life. Cassiterite is used by people who suffer from stomach and heart related problems as it works well for them.

Cassiterite Special Properties, Uses & Benefits

Cassiterite is used as a meditating stone and helps one in crossing many doorways and in entering many other inter-dimensional gates. It is ideally used by shamans, mediums, priest-doctors to communicate with the other world. It aids you in balancing your life and removing energetic blockades and spiritual debris that which you may not have been able to let go of it.

Varieties of Cassiterite

Ainalite, Dough tin, Toad's Eye Tin, Wood Tin

Cassiterite Found in Countries / Locations of World

Cassiterite gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Algeria, Antarctica, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize/Guatemala, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, Finland/Russia, France, Germany, Germany & Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Pacific Ocean, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, UK, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe