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Antimony trioxide and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Antimony trioxide Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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6.86-7.03   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
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6-7   

Chemical Composition
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SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Antimony trioxide and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antimony trioxide 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 Antimony trioxide and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Antimony trioxide and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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