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Cassiterite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cassiterite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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