Cassiterite is a tin oxide. The color of the stone is different. Usually, the color of cassiterite is black, yellow-brown or just brown, less often there are colorless minerals. The stones play a matte shine, and on the faces - cast with diamond sparks.
The parent rock of cassiterite is a granite containing a high amount of potassium feldspar. Since cassiterite is the main ore mineral of tin, it is often associated with wolframite, which is an ore mineral of tungsten.
Place of Birth. Although cassiterite is relatively widespread, it rarely forms large industrial deposits. The main suppliers of tin in the world are Malaysia, the country that is its largest producer, as well as other countries - Indonesia, China, Thailand and Bolivia. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Russia also produce cassiterite, but in smaller quantities.
Therapeutic and magical properties of cassiterite
Medical properties. The people believe that the stone has many healing properties of tin. It is believed that the mineral is able to protect against colds that are caused by cold and moisture. They say that if you wear a ring of cassiterite on your right hand on an unnamed finger, then the tone of the body increases significantly, uncontrolled outbursts of aggression and anger stop, mood improves. Wearing bracelets from a stone raises blood pressure, which is good for hypotension. In Europe, in some countries, it is believed that daily wearing of a mineral at the waist contributes to improving the performance of the kidneys.
Magical properties. Speaking about the magical properties of cassiterite, I must say that cassiterite is a mineral with a calm, complaisant and mild character. He completely submits to his master and fulfills all his desires, even the unseemly. It is said that the mineral does everything possible to get the desired result. They also say that the stone is capable of deceiving the partners in the business of its owner, and is also capable of removing all suspicions from it. But the magical properties of cassiterite are not too strong, therefore, referring to him for help, wearing a stone of special harm to cause no one can.
People prone to intrigues and scams, wear this mineral is not recommended. Astrologers say that if such a person uses a stone for a long time with bad thoughts, then the energy of the mineral will be completely rebuilt for fraud.
If cassiterite is a decent and kind person, then to him the stone attracts not only luck and success, but also the mercy of the superiors and the sympathy of others. The mineral will give its owner charisma and give him the loyalty of his partners in work, as well as a happy mutual and faithful love.
Astrologers advise wearing cassiterite Lions, Sagittarius and Aries only if they are engaged in creativity. Scorpions, Pisces and Cancers cassiterite will help in public work. The rest of the zodiac signs the mineral is ready to help in all their endeavors.
Cassiterite is an excellent talisman for people whose activities are directly related to constant communication. It is just a find for teachers, journalists, salesmen, PR specialists and other professions that require communication with other people.