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Cassiterite and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Cassiterite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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