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Cassiterite
Cassiterite

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Cassiterite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

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}
None

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
SiO2 with dumortierite

Cassiterite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Blue quartz 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 quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Cassiterite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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