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Cassiterite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
BaSO4  

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Cassiterite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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