Cassiterite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Bowenite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.58-2.80

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Uneven, Irregular

Cleavage

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

Perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-75.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cassiterite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cassiterite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.