Brucite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Brucite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.396.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Brucite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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