Cassiterite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.033.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cassiterite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cassiterite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.