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Abalone and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Abalone and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Cassiterite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Abalone and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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