Amblygonite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.106.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Amblygonite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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