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Cassiterite and Cyprine of Berzelius Physical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Cassiterite and Cyprine of Berzelius Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Cyprine of Berzelius chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Cyprine of Berzelius is 3.25-3.50.

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