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Cassiterite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
3.55-4.33   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Cassiterite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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