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Beudantite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Beudantite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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