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Cassiterite and Hyalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cassiterite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cassiterite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.