Cassiterite and Hematite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.86-7.035.00-5.30

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6-76

2 10

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Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cassiterite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cassiterite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.