Carnelian and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

6.86-7.03

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnelian and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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