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Cassiterite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
-  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Cassiterite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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