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Cassiterite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane 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   
3-3.15   

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

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Cassiterite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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