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Agrellite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.88  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
perfect [110]  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agrellite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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