Cassiterite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Kurnakovite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.86-7.031.847-1.852

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

6-72-3

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Cassiterite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

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Cassiterite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.