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Cassiterite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
3.06  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Sectile  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Cassiterite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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