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Cassiterite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
3.00   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cassiterite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Actinolite 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 Cassiterite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.

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