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Cassiterite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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