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Cassiterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cassiterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cassiterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.