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Biotite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Biotite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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