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Boracite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
None
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Boracite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Boracite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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