Beryl and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Beryl

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.906.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Imperfect on {0001}

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

Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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

Beryl and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Beryl and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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