Beryl and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Beryl

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

2.60-2.90

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Imperfect on {0001}

7.5-8

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Brittle

insoluble

6.86-7.03

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

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

6-7

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.

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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 Vs Cassiterite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryl is whereas that of Cassiterite is .