Cassiterite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Hydrogrossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.033.25-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi

Cassiterite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.