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Cassiterite
Cassiterite

Antimony trioxide
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Cassiterite and Antimony trioxide Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

6.86-7.03-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
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Cleavage

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

6-7-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sb2O3

Cassiterite and Antimony trioxide Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Antimony trioxide 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 Antimony trioxide chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Antimony trioxide- Sb2O3

Cassiterite and Antimony trioxide Specific Gravity

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