Antigorite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Antigorite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.806.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Antigorite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite 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 Antigorite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Antigorite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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