Ammolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Cassiterite

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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

2.75-2.806.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

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

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Ammolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ammolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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