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Bowenite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bowenite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite 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 Bowenite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bowenite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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