Alabaster and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Alabaster

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.306.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alabaster and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Alabaster and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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