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Cassiterite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
4.48  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
-  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
distinct; good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Cassiterite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.

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