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Annabergite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Annabergite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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