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Cassiterite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Cassiterite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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