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Cassiterite and Jade Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Cassiterite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Cassiterite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.