Cassiterite and Blue gold Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Blue gold

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.03Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Blue gold Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Blue gold 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 gold chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Blue gold Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Blue gold Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Blue gold Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is Not Available whereas that of Blue gold is Not Available.