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Cassiterite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Hauyne and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Gelatinises in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
2.4-2.5   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   

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Cassiterite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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