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Cassiterite and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cassiterite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cassiterite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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