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Cassiterite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Dendrite crystal and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
insoluble  
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Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
1  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
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Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Cassiterite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.

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