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Cassiterite and Canadian Ammolite 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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pt

Cassiterite and Canadian Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt

Cassiterite and Canadian Ammolite Specific Gravity

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