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Cassiterite and Color change sapphire Physical Properties


Color change sapphire and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
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Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Cassiterite and Color change sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Color change sapphire 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 Color change sapphire chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Color change sapphire Specific Gravity

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

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