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Cassiterite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Cassiterite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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