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Aquamarine and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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