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Cassiterite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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