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Cassiterite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
7.05
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
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1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.