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Beryl and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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 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.

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